10 Pfennigs - Oppach (E.L. Kempe and Co.) ND front 10 Pfennigs - Oppach (E.L. Kempe and Co.) ND back
10 Pfennigs - Oppach (E.L. Kempe and Co.) ND photo
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10 Pfennigs - Oppach (E.L. Kempe and Co.) ND

 
Aluminium 1 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
German notgeld (Germany)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
1 g
Diameter
33 mm
Thickness
7 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#18707
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Capsule with stamp

Lettering: Deutsches Reich 10

Comment

There are variants at the grapes:

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Pfennigs - Oppach (E.L. Kempe and Co.) ND coin from German notgeld (Germany) made of Aluminium weighing 1 g is that it was issued during a time of economic crisis in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. The coin was part of a series of emergency currency issued by local authorities, known as "Notgeld," which translates to "emergency money" in English. The use of aluminum as a material for the coin was likely chosen due to its low cost and abundance, as well as its durability and resistance to corrosion. Despite its low value, the coin remains a fascinating piece of history and a testament to the resourcefulness of the German people during a time of economic hardship.