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10 Pfennigs - Hanau (Heinr. and Aug. Brüning) ND
| Zinc | 2.1 g | 20.7 mm |
| Issuer | City of Hanau (Prussian province of Hesse-Nassau) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.1 g |
| Diameter | 20.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#339131 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering: 10
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa: Lithographische Anstalt
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany. The 10 Pfennigs coin was introduced in 1924 as part of a new currency reform aimed at stabilizing the German economy after the hyperinflation of the 1920s. The coin was made of zinc, a relatively inexpensive metal, to keep production costs low. Despite the economic challenges of the time, the coin remained in circulation for several decades and is still a collectible item today.
