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10 Pfennigs - Warendorf
1918 year| Zinc | 1.9 g | 20.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Warendorf (notgeld) (Prussian province of Westphalia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#38863 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
10
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
©gyoschak
Interesting fact
The 10 Pfennigs - Warendorf 1918 coin from the City of Warendorf (notgeld) in the Prussian province of Westphalia is interesting because it was made of zinc, which is a relatively rare material for coins, especially for circulation coins. Most coins are made of more durable metals like copper, nickel, or silver, but the use of zinc in this case was likely a result of metal shortages during World War I. The fact that it weighs only 1.9 grams also suggests that it was made with a lower metal content than other coins of the time, which is another indication of the wartime economy.
