Am 09.01.2012 23:11, schrieb Colin Youngs:

If I remember correctly, it was also compulsory to exchange a certain sum in
West German marks for East German currency - I forget exactly how much.

Consider it a consumption voucher as you have to buy in some bars
when entering them. Minimum consumption. But instead of spending it, one
could also deposit at the GDR national bank.


Cheers,
L.W.