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10 Pfennigs - Kaufbeuren
1918 year| Zinc | 2.1 g | 21.8 mm |
| Issuer | City of Kaufbeuren (notgeld) (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.1 g |
| Diameter | 21.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#342868 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend top and bottom with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NOTGELD
10
✢ PFENNIG ✢
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 10 Pfennigs - Kaufbeuren 1918 coin from the City of Kaufbeuren (notgeld) in the Federal state of Bavaria, made of Zinc and weighing 2.1g, features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the usual national symbols or coat of arms, it depicts a stylized image of a horse and a tree, surrounded by the inscription "Kaufbeuren 1918" and "10 Pfennigs". This distinctive design was a common feature of Notgeld coins, which were issued by local authorities during times of economic crisis or shortage of official currency, and were often decorated with regional or cultural motifs.
