5 Pfennig

Obverse

Emblem of the GDR (German Democratic Republic) : A hammer and a compass, surrounded by a ring of rye with a ribbon displaying the flag colors: black, red and yellow
As from 1976, the drawing is slightly smaller

Lettering: DEUTSCHE DEMOKRATISCHE REPUBLIK

Translation: German Democratic Republic

Engraver: Rudi Högner

Reverse

Facial value and two oak leaves

Lettering: 
5 PFENNIG 1972
A

Engraver: Rudi Högner

Edge

Smooth