Depicts a national emblem of the German Democratic Republic (DDR), surrounded by the country name (above), denomination and date (below). Mintmark of the Berlin State Mint (A) is between country name and the emblem.

The national emblem of the German Democratic Republic featured a hammer and a compass (drawing tool), surrounded by a ring of rye. The hammer represented the workers in the factories. The compass represented the intelligentsia, and the ring of rye the farmers.

Depicts a bronze sculpture of Ernst Barlach "The Flute Player" (1936).

This little boy is playing his flute and forgetting the outside world. His eyes shut, leaning back and relaxing on a rock. This sculpture invites the observer to stand still and listen to the wonderful melodies the little boy might be playing. The figure is accompanied by a helmet as well as a blanket and boots.

Engraver: Heinz Hoyer