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1 Mark - Wilhelm II
1894 year| Silver (.900) | 5.556 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | German New Guinea (Papua New Guinea) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1894 |
| Value | 1 Mark |
| Currency | Goldmark (1894-1895) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 5.556 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 15 April 1911 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#26579 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 64% |
Reverse
Denomination and date within palm wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NEU-GUINEA COMPAGNIE
1
NEU-GUINEA
MARK
1894
A
Translation:
New Guinea Company
1
New Guinea
Mark
Engraver: Emil Weigand
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Mark - Wilhelm II 1894 from German New Guinea (Papua New Guinea) made of Silver (.900) weighing 5.556 g is that it was minted during a time when Papua New Guinea was still a German colony, and it features the image of Wilhelm II, the last German Emperor and King of Prussia, on one side, and the coat of arms of German New Guinea on the other. This coin was part of the first decimal currency system introduced in German New Guinea and was used for everyday transactions. Today, it is a valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in the history of Papua New Guinea and German colonialism.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1894 A | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Mark - Wilhelm II 1894 coin.
