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2 Million Mark - Menden
1923 year| Aluminium | 1.4 g | 24.2 mm |
| Issuer | City of Menden (Prussian province of Westphalia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1923 |
| Value | 2 000 000 Mark (2 000 000) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 24.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#65448 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Legend at top with man in front of city view
Script: Latin
Lettering: BAT KOST DAT ?
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency: [Stadt, Westfalen].
Interesting fact
The 2 Million Mark coin from Menden, issued in 1923, is a rare and unique coin that was produced during a time of extreme inflation in Germany. At the time, the value of the German mark had decreased significantly, and the government was forced to issue coins with higher denominations to keep up with the inflation. The 2 Million Mark coin is one of the highest denomination coins issued during this period, and it is highly sought after by collectors today.
