10 Pfennigs - Zilly (D - Zilly) ND front 10 Pfennigs - Zilly (D - Zilly) ND back
10 Pfennigs - Zilly (D - Zilly) ND photo
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10 Pfennigs - Zilly (D - Zilly) ND

 
Iron 2.1 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
German notgeld (Germany)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Iron
Weight
2.1 g
Diameter
19 mm
Thickness
1.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#242662
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Pearl rim, with denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering: 10

Edge

Plain

Comment

(Menzel: BBB = Private emergency coins)

D = Domäne (Domain)

Interesting fact

The 10 Pfennigs - Zilly (D - Zilly) ND coin was issued during a time of economic crisis in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. The coin was made of iron, which was a cheaper alternative to traditional metals like copper or silver, and it was designed to be easily identifiable and difficult to counterfeit. Despite its small denomination, the coin was an important part of everyday transactions during this time, and it remains a unique and interesting collector's item today.