Issued in 1973, this 20 Mark commemorative coin honors Otto Grotewohl, East Germany’s first prime minister. Struck by the Berlin mint (mark “A”) in copper-nickel, this substantial 33 mm, 15 g piece features a dignified portrait of Grotewohl (1894–1964) on the obverse and the GDR state emblem with denomination on the reverse. With a limited mintage of 2,500,000, it's a collectible highlight from DDR numismatic history.

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Specifications:

Attribute	Details
Year	1973
Country/Issuer	GDR (German Democratic Republic)
Denomination	20 Mark (commemorative)
Metal	Copper-Nickel-Zinc (Neusilber)
Weight	15.00 g
Diameter	33 mm
Edge	Plain with “ 20 MARK * 20 MARK * …” inscription
Mint Mark	A – Berlin (mintage 2,500,000)
Obverse Design	Portrait of Otto Grotewohl (1894–1964), surrounded by “OTTO GROTEWOHL”
Reverse Design	GDR state emblem, denomination “20” and year “1973”

Historical Context:
Otto Grotewohl served as Minister-President of East Germany from 1949 until 1964. As a major figure in the SED party and DDR leadership, his 1973 commemorative coin reflects the GDR’s tradition of honoring its political leaders

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Mintage & Rarity:
Mintage: 2,500,000 (Berlin A)
Scarcity: Mid-range; common in UNC but sought after by DDR collectors