© Auktionshaus Christoph Gärtner GmbH & Co. KG
© Auktionshaus Christoph Gärtner GmbH & Co. KG
2 Pfennigs magnetic - Pattern ND
| Copper clad steel | 2.9 g | 19.25 mm |
| Issuer | Federal Republic of Germany |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1949-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1976-2001 |
| Value | 2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (0.02 DEM) |
| Currency | Deutsche Mark (1948-2001) |
| Composition | Copper clad steel |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 19.25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.52 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#303303 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
The mintmark in between two rye leaves above the denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
F
2
PFENNIG
Edge
Plain
Comment
Mule error
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Pfennigs (magnetic - Pattern) ND (1976-2001) from Federal Republic of Germany made of Copper clad steel weighing 2.9 g is that it was designed with a unique magnetic properties, which made it stand out from other coins in circulation at the time. The coin's magnetic properties were due to the use of a special alloy in its composition, which contained a small amount of magnetic material. This feature was intended to make the coin easier to distinguish from other coins, particularly for people with visual impairments.
