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1 Pfennig - Münchberg
1918 year| Zinc | 1.28 g | 18.1 mm |
| Issuer | City of Münchberg (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (0.01) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.28 g |
| Diameter | 18.1 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#308378 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Pearl rim surrounding Coat of Arms
Script: Latin
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Pfennig - Münchberg 1918 coin was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in Germany. The country was facing hyperinflation, and the value of the German mark was plummeting. In response, the government introduced a new currency, the Rentenmark, which was pegged to gold and was intended to stabilize the economy. The 1 Pfennig - Münchberg 1918 coin was minted in zinc, a cheaper alternative to traditional metals like copper or silver, as a way to reduce production costs and make the coin more accessible to the general population. Despite these efforts, the coin still remained a rare and valuable collector's item, and its mintage was limited to only 100,000 pieces.