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10 Pfennigs - Kempen, Posen ND
| Zinc | 2.0 g | 20.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Kempen in Posen (Posen) (Prussian province of Posen) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.0 g |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#50897 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
★ KRIEGSGELD ★
10
PFENNIG
★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Posen].
Interesting fact
The 10 Pfennigs - Kempen, Posen ND coin was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Germany. The coin was issued in 1922, just a few years after the end of World War I, which had a profound impact on the German economy. The country was experiencing hyperinflation, with prices increasing by a factor of 100 trillion (that's 100,000,000,000) between 1920 and 1923. This coin, made of zinc and weighing 2.0 grams, was a small denomination coin that was widely used in everyday transactions during this time. Despite the economic challenges, the coin remains a fascinating piece of history and a testament to the resilience of the German people during a period of great turmoil.