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1 Pfennig - Berlin (Bank f. Handel u. Industrie) ND
| Zinc | - | 15.0 mm |
| Issuer | Prussian province of Berlin (German notgeld) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (0.01) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Diameter | 15.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#120462 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANK
f. HANDEL u.
JNDUSTRIE
BERLIN
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig - Berlin (Bank f. Handel u. Industrie) ND coin made of Zinc is that it was issued during a time of economic crisis in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. The coin was part of a series of emergency currency, also known as "notgeld," that was issued by local authorities and private organizations to address the shortage of small denomination coins. The use of zinc as the material for the coin was likely chosen due to its low cost and durability, making it an affordable option for producing large quantities of coins during a time of economic hardship.
