20 Mark coin 1969 & quot; Johann Wolfgang von Goethe & quot ;, GDR

On October 1, 1969, a 20-mark commemorative coin was issued in the GDR for the 220th birthday of the poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe . The coin was minted in 625 silver. It weighs 20.9 g.

The German poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was born in Frankfurt am Main in 1749. His most famous works include "The Sorrows of Young Werther", "Faust" and the poem "Der Erlk & ouml; nig". Goethe died on March 22nd, 1832 in Weimar.

The 20-Mark commemorative coin shows a picture of the poet's head on the side of the picture.