10 Pfennigs - Teutschenthal (Deutsche Molybdaen. -W. G.m.b.H.) ND front 10 Pfennigs - Teutschenthal (Deutsche Molybdaen. -W. G.m.b.H.) ND back
10 Pfennigs - Teutschenthal (Deutsche Molybdaen. -W. G.m.b.H.) ND photo
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10 Pfennigs - Teutschenthal (Deutsche Molybdaen. -W. G.m.b.H.) ND

 
Zinc 1.7 g 20.2 mm
Description
Issuer
German notgeld (Germany)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Zinc
Weight
1.7 g
Diameter
20.2 mm
Thickness
1.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
31 December 1918
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#295709
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding with denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GÜLTIG BIS 31. DEZ. 1918
10
★ KLEINGELDERSATZ ★

Edge

Plain

Comment

Menzel: BBB

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of zinc, which is a relatively soft and corrosion-prone metal. This makes it unusual compared to many other coins, which are typically made of more durable materials like copper, silver, or gold. Despite this, the zinc composition was likely chosen for its low cost and ease of production, as well as its ability to be easily stamped or molded into the desired shape.