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10 Pfennigs - Wollin
1919 year| Zinc | 2.1 g | 20.4 mm |
| Issuer | City of Wollin (Prussian province of Pomerania) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1919 |
| Value | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.1 g |
| Diameter | 20.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#357028 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim surrounding coat of arms
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 10 Pfennigs - Wollin 1919 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 - Wollin 1919, 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 people of Wollin and surrounding areas, as they were seen as a more stable store of value than the rapidly depreciating national currency.