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2 Pfennigs - Berlin (A. Jandorf and Co.) ND
| Zinc | 2.20 g | 20.7 mm |
| Issuer | Prussian province of Berlin (German notgeld) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (0.02) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.20 g |
| Diameter | 20.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.10 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#227959 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, company and city name surrounding pearl circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
A. JANDORF & Co
2
✭ BERLIN ✭
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa.: Kaufhäuser
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Pfennigs - Berlin (A. Jandorf and Co.) ND coin is that it was made of zinc, which was a common material used for producing coins during the time period. Zinc was chosen for its durability and resistance to corrosion, making it an ideal material for coins that were intended to be used extensively in circulation. Additionally, the use of zinc helped to reduce the cost of producing coins, making it a more affordable option for the Prussian province of Berlin.
