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1 Pfennig - Gardelegen ND
| Zinc | 1.0 g | 16.3 mm |
| Issuer | District of Gardelegen (Prussian province of Saxony) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (0.01) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.0 g |
| Diameter | 16.3 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#340549 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend circling pearl circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSNOTGELD KREIS GARDELEGEN
1
★
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Pfennig - Gardelegen ND coin was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Germany. The coin was issued in 1922, just a few years after the end of World War I, which had a profound impact on the German economy. The country was experiencing hyperinflation, with prices increasing by a factor of 100 trillion (that's 100,000,000,000) between 1920 and 1923. This coin, made of zinc and weighing only 1.0 g, was a response to the economic crisis, as the government tried to introduce a new currency that would stabilize the economy and restore confidence in the mark. Despite these efforts, the coin's value was eventually rendered obsolete by the inflation, and it is now a rare and interesting collector's item.