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10 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II
1894 year| Copper | 10 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | German New Guinea (Papua New Guinea) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1894 |
| Value | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Currency | Goldmark (1894-1895) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 15 April 1911 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#21762 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 57% |
Reverse
5-line inscription with value and date in between palm branches.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NEU-GUINEA COMPAGNIE
10
NEU-GUINEA
PFENNIG
1894
A
Translation:
New Guinea Company
10
New Guinea
Pfennig
1894
A
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II 1894 coin from German New Guinea (Papua New Guinea) is that it was minted during a time when the region was still a German colony. The coin features the image of Wilhelm II, who was the German Emperor at the time, and was minted in 1894, just a few years before the turn of the 20th century. This coin is a piece of history that highlights the colonial past of Papua New Guinea and serves as a reminder of the country's rich cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1894 A | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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