12h 45min, nov 10, 1989 y - Economic Collapse
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As GDR crowds seek their 100 marks of welcome money, the disparity between communist and capitalist halves of Germany become apparent. Whereas an average monthly salary is 1000 east german marks, the exchange rate is 10:1 meaning most GDR citizens' livelihoods are worth only trinkets in the West.
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12h 45min, nov 10, 1989 y
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