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10 Pfennigs - Wallensen (Gewerkschaft Humboldt) ND
| Zinc | 2.4 g | 20.0 mm |
| Issuer | German notgeld (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#295825 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering: 10
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa: Braunkohlenindustrie
Interesting fact
The 10 Pfennigs - Wallensen (Gewerkschaft Humboldt) ND coin from German notgeld (Germany) made of Zinc weighing 2.4 g is interesting because 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 communities, known as "notgeld," which translates to "emergency money" in English. The coin's design features the Humboldt mine, which was a significant source of zinc and other minerals in the region. Despite its small denomination, the coin is a valuable collector's item today, and its issuance during a time of economic hardship makes it a unique piece of history.
