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10 Pfennigs - Sandau an der Elbe
1920 year| Iron | 2.6 g | 20.1 mm |
| Issuer | City of Sandau an der Elbe (Prussian province of Saxony) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1920 |
| Value | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 20.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#224678 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSNOTGELD
10
✶ 1920 ✶
Translation: War emergy money
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Pfennigs - Sandau an der Elbe 1920 coin is that it was issued during a time of hyperinflation in Germany, specifically during the 1920s. This coin, made of iron and weighing 2.6 grams, was a low-denomination coin that was widely used in everyday transactions during that time. Despite its low value, the coin is now a sought-after collector's item, particularly among numismatists interested in German currency.
