Germany Germany, Federal Republic of
1 Pfennig 1950-2001 front 1 Pfennig 1950-2001 back
1 Pfennig 1950-2001 photo
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1 Pfennig 1950-2001 front 1 Pfennig 1950-2001 back
© Idolenz (CC BY-NC)

1 Pfennig

 
Copper clad iron (90% Iron, 10% Copper) 2 g 16.5 mm
Description
Issuer
 Federal Republic of Germany
Period
 Federal Republic (1949-date)
Type
 Standard circulation coin
Years
 1950-2001
Value
 1 Pfennig (0.01&nbspDEM)
Currency
 Deutsche Mark (1948-2001)
Composition
 Copper clad iron (90% Iron, 10% Copper)
Weight
 2 g
Diameter
 16.5 mm
Thickness
 1.38 mm
Shape
 Round
Technique
 Milled
Orientation
 Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
 31 December 2001
Updated
 2024-10-05
References
Numista
 N#854
Rarity index
 2%

Reverse

The mintmark in between two rye ears above the denomination in two lines.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
F
1
PFENNIG

Edge

Smooth with copper plating partly stretched over a steel core.

Comment

1950DG