10 Pfennigs - Unna 1920 front 10 Pfennigs - Unna 1920 back
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10 Pfennigs - Unna

1920 year
Aluminium 1 g 20.3 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Unna (notgeld) (Prussian province of Westphalia)
Period
Weimar Republic (1918-1933)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1920
Value
10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
1 g
Diameter
20.3 mm
Thickness
1.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#49825
Rarity index
61%

Reverse

Image of a man farming with date at bottom

Lettering: 1920

Edge

Plain

Comment

Issuing agency: [Stadt, Westfalen].Automatically translated

Interesting fact

The 10 Pfennigs coin from Unna, issued in 1920, features a unique design that reflects the city's history and culture. The coin's obverse side depicts the Unna city hall, while the reverse side shows a stylized image of a horse and a tree, symbolizing the city's agricultural heritage. This coin is particularly interesting because it was produced during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period," when many cities issued their own emergency currency, or "notgeld," to address the shortage of official currency. The use of aluminum in the coin's production was also unusual for the time, as most coins were made of more traditional metals like copper, silver, or gold. Overall, this coin offers a fascinating glimpse into the history and economy of Unna during a time of great change and upheaval in Germany.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1920  80000 - - - - - -

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