© Semmel
© Semmel
10 Pfennigs - Barmen (Textil-Industrie A.G.) ND
| Zinc | 2 g | 20.7 mm |
| Issuer | City of Barmen (Prussian province of Rhine) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 20.7 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#299543 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lettering encircling value
Script: Latin
Lettering: Kleingeldersatzmarke 10
Translation: Small change replacement stamp 10
Comment
Menzel: BBBInteresting fact
The 10 Pfennigs - Barmen (Textil-Industrie A.G.) ND coin was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. At that time, the value of the German mark plummeted, and the prices of goods and services skyrocketed. As a result, the government was forced to print more and more money to keep up with the inflation, leading to the creation of coins like the 10 Pfennigs - Barmen (Textil-Industrie A.G.) ND, which were made of cheaper materials like zinc instead of the more valuable metals like gold or silver. Despite the economic challenges of the time, the coin still holds historical significance and remains a valuable collector's item today.
