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What currency was used for the commemorated coin issued in Zeiss's honour in 1988?
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Answer
The commemorative coin issued in 1988 in honour of Carl Zeiss was denominated in Deutsche Mark (DM). This was the currency of West Germany at the time. The coin was made of silver and was worth 5 Deutsche Mark. It featured an image of Zeiss on one side and an image of his microscope on the other.
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