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2 Pfennigs - Köln-Bayenthal (Bamag) ND
| Zinc | 1.3 g | 18.2 mm |
| Issuer | City of Cologne (notgeld) (Prussian province of Rhine) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (0.02) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 18.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#341076 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
2
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBBAMAG = Berlin-Anhaltische Maschinenbau-AG
Interesting fact
The 2 Pfennigs - Köln-Bayenthal (Bamag) ND coin from the City of Cologne (notgeld) (Prussian province of Rhine) made of Zinc weighing 1.3 g is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its historical significance and limited mintage. It was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s, where the value of the German mark plummeted, and local governments and cities issued their own emergency currency, like this coin, to address the issue.
