ostmark

[ awst-mahrk, ost- ]

noun

1. (formerly) a cupronickel coin and monetary unit of East Germany: replaced by the Deutsche mark in 1990.

Ostmark

/ ˈɒstˌmɑːk; ˈɔstmark /

noun

1. (formerly) the standard monetary unit of East Germany, divided into 100 pfennigs

Word History and Origins

Origin of ostmark¹

1945–50; < German: east mark

Word History and Origins

Origin of ostmark¹

German, literally: east mark

Example Sentences

While Marx’s bearded face was everywhere in East Germany – on the classroom walls during Witt’s youth or the 100 ostmark bill – the ruling socialist party treated his writing less as a theory to be critically engaged with than a science.

From The Guardian

After reunification in 1990, Germany decided on an exchange rate that swapped one East German Ostmark for one West German Deutschmark.

From BBC

KSL executives were somewhat uncomfortable with the "Hannibal" show after viewing the pilot and promos but decided to give it a chance, Ostmark said.

From Seattle Times

"We knew it would be graphic," Ostmark said.

From Seattle Times

KSL will fill its Thursday 9 p.m. time slot with a special edition of its newscast, Ostmark said.

From Seattle Times