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Star · East Germany (DDR)
Stern der Völkerfreundschaft
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Sold median$526
median of 17 recent sales, 21 in all · typically $365 – $665 · 1 for sale now
All classes, authentic single pieces, US dollars with buyer's premium; recent = dated sales of the last 10 years. Updated 3 Nov 2026.
The Star of Peoples' Friendship (German: Stern der Völkerfreundschaft), a.k.a. Star of Nations' Friendship, was an order awarded by the German Democratic Republic (GDR).
Established 20 August 1959, it was given to individuals of exceptional merit who had contributed to the "understanding and friendship between nations and preservation of peace".
The Star of Peoples' Friendship was given in three classes:
1st Class – Grand Star of Peoples' Friendship (German: Großer Stern der Völkerfreundschaft)
2nd Class – Star of Peoples' Friendship in Gold (German: Stern der Völkerfreundschaft in Gold)
3rd class – Star of Peoples' Friendship in Silver. (German: Stern der Völkerfreundschaft in Silber)
It was awarded on the recommendation of the presidency of the Council of Ministers (German: Präsidium des Ministerrates) via the chairman of the Council of State (German: Vorsitzender des Staatsrates) or in its name.
The medal was awarded with a certificate.
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Sold: realised prices with buyer's premium, median and middle 50%. Buy now: asking prices, kept separate.
Silver
Gold
Class not stated
| Class | Sold median | Typical range | Sales | Buy now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver | $526 | $365 – $686 | 9last 5 Mar 2022 | None listed |
| Gold | $525 | $447 – $589 | 4last 4 Dec 2020 | 1 listed · $1,350 |
| Class not stated | $891 | $475 – $3,273 | 6last 7 Sept 2024 | None listed |
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eMedalsseen
$1,350
Invaluablesold
€330
approximately ≈ $366
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $458 paid
€380
approximately ≈ $421
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $526 paid
Invaluablesold
€240
approximately ≈ $258
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $323 paid
Invaluablesold
€260
approximately ≈ $284
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $355 paid
Invaluablesold
€320
approximately ≈ $389
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $486 paid
Invaluablesold
€240
approximately ≈ $292
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $365 paid
Invaluablesold
€550
approximately ≈ $596
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $745 paid