10 Pfennigs - Amberg (Kantinenverwaltung 6. Inft. Regt.) ND
| Zinc | 8 g | 20.8 mm |
| Issuer | City of Amberg (notgeld) (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 20.8 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#241519 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding pearl circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Kleingeldersatzmarke
10
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was used as a form of emergency currency during a time of economic crisis in Germany. The Notgeld (meaning "emergency money" in German) was issued by cities and towns across Germany during the hyperinflation of the 1920s, when the value of the German mark plummeted and there was a shortage of official currency. The 10 Pfennigs coin from Amberg is an example of this type of Notgeld, which was used as a substitute for official currency and helped to facilitate transactions in the local economy.
