20 Mark 1975 "Johann Sebastian Bach". Embossed notes (Germany, GDR)
Variety: Embossed notes
Photo by: Leipziger Münzhandlung Heidrun Höhn
Specification
- MetalSilver (0,625)
- Weight20,90 g
- Pure silver (0,42 oz) 13,0625 g
- Diameter33 mm
- EdgeInscription
- Aspect ratioMedallic (↑↑)
- Mintage UNC10,257
- Mintage PROOF4
Description
- CountryGermany
- PeriodGDR
- Denomination20 Mark
- Year1975
- MintBerlin
- PurposeCommemorative and collectible


Auction prices
Find out the current coin value of the German 20 Mark 1975 "Johann Sebastian Bach". Embossed notes. This silver coin from the times GDR struck at the Berlin Mint. Wondering how much a coin like this is worth? The record price belongs to the lot 2506 sold at the Kölner Münzkabinett Tyll Kroha Nachfolger auction for EUR 16,000. Bidding took place October 5, 2024.
How much is the silver coin GDR 20 Mark 1975 "Johann Sebastian Bach", Embossed notes?
According to the latest data as of December 5, 2025 the average price of a Silver coin 20 Mark 1975 "Johann Sebastian Bach", Embossed notes is 70 USD for regular strike and 14000 USD for coins minted using the PROOF technology.
Where does our service get data on the current price of the 20 Mark 1975 "Johann Sebastian Bach", Embossed notes?
The information on the current value of the German coin 20 Mark 1975 "Johann Sebastian Bach", Embossed notes is based on actual auction sales of similar specimens. To reflect the current price level, our service monitors over 590 numismatic companies and records auction results in the coin catalog and auction archive. Please note that the exact value depends directly on the coin's condition, so the average price serves only as an approximate estimate.
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