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10 Pfennigs - Dettingen/Main (Gewerkschaft Gustav) ND
| Zinc | - | 20.0 mm |
| Issuer | German notgeld (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#419818 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding beaded circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
10
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBB
Fa.: Braunkohlenindustrie
Interesting fact
The 10 Pfennigs - Dettingen/Main (Gewerkschaft Gustav) ND coin from German notgeld (Germany) made of Zinc is interesting because it was produced during a time of economic crisis in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. The coin was issued by the Gewerkschaft Gustav, a local labor union, as a form of emergency currency, known as "notgeld," which translates to "emergency money" in English. The use of zinc as the material for the coin was likely chosen due to its low cost and durability, as well as its ability to be easily stamped or minted. This coin is a unique example of how local communities and organizations adapted to the economic challenges of the time by creating their own forms of currency.
