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10 Pfennigs
| Aluminium | 1.5 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | German Democratic Republic (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Republic (1949-1990) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1948-1950 |
| Value | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10 DDM) |
| Currency | Mark (1948-1990) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.95 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1970 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#3420 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
An ear of wheat up front and a gear wheel in the back, symbolizing the alliance between the industrial worker and farmer, in accordance with the emblem of the Two-Year Plan.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1949
Engraver: Franz Paul Krischker
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 10 Pfennigs coin from the German Democratic Republic was designed by artist and engraver, Hermann Eidenbenz, who also designed several other coins for the GDR. Eidenbenz's design for the 10 Pfennigs coin featured a stylized image of a wheat ear, symbolizing agriculture and prosperity, surrounded by the coin's denomination and the words "Deutsche Demokratische Republik" (German Democratic Republic). The coin's design was meant to represent the country's commitment to agriculture and the well-being of its citizens.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 A | 216537385 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1949 A | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1950 A | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1950 E | 16000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pfennigs 1948-1950 coin.
