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10 Pfennigs - Gerresheim Glashüttenwerk vorm. Ferd. Heye
1919 year| Zinc | 2.20 g | 21.2 mm |
| Issuer | German notgeld (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1919 |
| Value | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.20 g |
| Diameter | 21.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.15 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#359438 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WERT-MARKE
10
✶ HEYE, GERRESHEIM ✶
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 10 Pfennigs - Gerresheim coin from 1919 was part of a series of emergency coins minted during the hyperinflation period in Germany following World War I. These coins were made of zinc, a cheaper alternative to traditional metals like silver or gold, and were designed to address the shortage of small denomination coins in circulation. Despite their low value, these coins have become collectibles and can be found in auctions and online marketplaces.
