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10 Pfennigs - Eilenburg (Deutsche Celluloid-Fabrik) ND
| Zinc | - | 20.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Eilenburg (Prussian province of Saxony) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#89515 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: Kleingeldersatzmarke
Comment
Menzel: BBBInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Pfennigs - Eilenburg (Deutsche Celluloid-Fabrik) ND coin is that it was made of zinc, which was a unusual choice for coins at that time, as most coins were made of copper or silver. The use of zinc was likely a cost-saving measure, as zinc was cheaper than other metals. This coin is a rare example of a coin made of zinc and is highly sought after by collectors.