Germany · 1981 · 10 marks25th anniversary of the National People's Army (NVA).
This commemorative coin of the German Democratic Republic (GDR) was struck for the 25th anniversary of the National People's Army (NVA - Nationale Volksarmee), the army of the GDR, established in 1956. It symbolizes the military power of the socialist state and its contribution to the Warsaw Pact.
The coat of arms of the German Democratic Republic (hammer and compass encircled by a wreath of ears) is at the centre. The face value '10 MARK' is below. The inscription 'DEUTSCHE DEMOKRATISCHE REPUBLIK' is on the rim. The date '19 81' is divided by the coat of arms and the mint mark 'A' is under 'MARK'.
Symbolic representation of the armed forces with three fighter jets, a warship and a tank. The dates '1956' and '1981' are inscribed, and the acronym 'NVA' (Nationale Volksarmee) is at the bottom.
Actual size compared with the 2 € and 1 € coins. Thickness: 2.15 mm.
1 pfennig1976 · 16.5 mm
1 pfennig1979 · 16.5 mm
5 pfennigs1977 · 18.5 mm
2 pfennigs1978 · 19.25 mm
1 mark1977 · 25 mm
2 marks1978 · 26.75 mm
2 marks1977 · 26.9 mm