🇩🇪 1975 East Germany 10 Mark Banknote – Honoring Clara Zetkin and Nuclear Progress
Pick# 25f | Numista# 206359

Issued by the Staatsbank der DDR, the 1975 10 Mark banknote reflects East Germany’s ideological commitment to gender equality, scientific advancement, and socialist values. Featuring Clara Zetkin, a pioneering feminist and communist activist, this note is part of the final series of DDR banknotes before reunification.

🖼️ Design Highlights
Obverse: Displays a portrait of Clara Zetkin (1857–1933), a leading figure in the German socialist and women’s rights movements. Zetkin was instrumental in establishing International Women’s Day and remains a symbol of progressive activism.

Reverse: Features a female engineer at the Rheinsberg Nuclear Power Plant, East Germany’s first nuclear facility, which began operation in 1966. The image underscores the GDR’s emphasis on technological progress and gender inclusion in the workforce.

Color Scheme: Dominated by orange and ochre tones, with intricate guilloche patterns and socialist iconography.

📌 Key Specifications
Feature Description
Country German Democratic Republic (East Germany)
Issuer Staatsbank der DDR
Year of Issue 1975
Denomination 10 Mark
Pick Number P# 25f
Numista Catalog N# 206359
Printer VEB Wertpapierdruckerei der DDR, Leipzig
Size 130 × 60 mm
Material Paper
Watermark Clara Zetkin portrait
Demonetized 1 July 1990 (German reunification)
🎁 Why Collect This Note?
The 1975 10 Mark note is a powerful symbol of East German identity, blending feminist history, nuclear ambition, and socialist design. It’s ideal for:

Collectors of Cold War-era currency

Enthusiasts of women’s history and political activism

Gifts for those born in 1975 or with ties to East German heritage

Whether you're building a thematic collection or seeking a meaningful historical artifact, this note offers depth, symbolism, and visual appeal.