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10 Pfennigs - Oppach (E.L. Kempe and Co.) ND
Aluminium | 1 g | 33 mm |
Issuer | German notgeld (Germany) |
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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 |
Numista | N#18707 |
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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.