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10 Pfennigs - Kleinsaubernitz (Oberlausitzer Braunkohlenwerk OLBA) ND
| Zinc | 1.8 g | 20.0 mm |
| Issuer | German notgeld (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#277587 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering: 10
Edge
Plain
Comment
(Menzel: BBB)Interesting fact
The 10 Pfennigs - Kleinsaubernitz coin from German notgeld (Germany) made of Zinc weighing 1.8 g is interesting because it was used as a form of emergency currency during a time of economic crisis in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. The coin was issued by the Oberlausitzer Braunkohlenwerk OLBA, a coal mining company in the region of Oberlausitz, and it features an image of a miner on one side and the company's initials on the other. The use of zinc as the material for the coin was likely chosen due to its low cost and durability, making it an affordable option for producing large quantities of coins during a time of economic hardship.
