1 Mark

Obverse

State emblem (hammer and a compass, surrounded by a ring of rye with a ribbon displaying the flag colors: black, red and yellow)

Lettering: 
DEUTSCHE DEMOKRATISCHE 
* REPUBLIK *

Translation: German Democratic Republic

Reverse

Facial value and oak leaves

Lettering: 1 MARK 1977

Engraver: Rudi Högner

Edge

Smooth with imprints (13 stars)