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2 Pfennigs - Berlin (Kaufhaus des Westens GmbH) ND
| Iron | 2.6 g | 20.7 mm |
| Issuer | Prussian province of Berlin (German notgeld) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 20.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#79959 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, company name surrounding pearl circle with city name inclusive, denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KAUFHAUS DES WESTENS G•M•B•H•
BERLIN-W
2
★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Privat, Brandenburg]Menzel: BBB
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Pfennigs - Berlin (Kaufhaus des Westens GmbH) ND coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual material for coins at that time, as most coins were made of copper, silver or gold. The use of iron in the production of this coin reflects the economic and political circumstances of the time, as Germany was experiencing a shortage of traditional coinage metals during World War I. The use of iron in the production of coins was a common practice in Germany during this period, known as "Notgeld" (emergency money), and it was used to address the shortage of small denomination coins.
