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© Teutoburger Münzauktion
10 Pfennigs - Grünhain ND
| Cardboard | 0.6 g | 21.2 mm |
| Issuer | City of Grünhain (Federal state of Saxony) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1917-1918 |
| Value | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Cardboard |
| Weight | 0.6 g |
| Diameter | 21.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#298597 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Two solid line circles surrounding denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering: 10
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
Did you know that this coin was made of cardboard? That's right, due to the scarcity of metals during World War I, the City of Grünhain in Saxony, Germany, issued coins made of cardboard, like this 10 Pfennigs coin, weighing only 0.6 grams. It's a unique and fascinating example of how countries have adapted their currency to the available resources during times of crisis.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1917-1918) | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pfennigs - Grünhain ND (1917-1918) coin.
