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10 Pfennigs - Volkach
1918 year| Zinc | 2.25 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | City of Volkach (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.25 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#296652 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend and date surrounding denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSNOTGELD
10
PFENNIG
✤ 1918 ✤
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 10 Pfennigs - Volkach 1918 coin was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923). During this time, the value of the German mark (the national currency) plummeted, and prices for everyday goods skyrocketed. As a result, many Germans turned to alternative forms of currency, such as local coins like the 10 Pfennigs - Volkach 1918, which were issued by cities and towns across the country. Despite being made of zinc, a relatively inexpensive metal, these coins were highly valued by the local population due to their scarcity and the need for a stable medium of exchange. Today, the 10 Pfennigs - Volkach 1918 coin is a rare and highly sought-after collector's item, serving as a reminder of a tumultuous period in German history.