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2 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II
1894 year| Copper | 3.33 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | German New Guinea (Papua New Guinea) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1894 |
| Value | 2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (0.02) |
| Currency | Goldmark (1894-1895) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.33 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 15 April 1911 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#21761 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Value within beaded circle, legend surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ZWEI NEU-GUINEA PFENNIG 1894
2
A
Translation: Two New Guinea Pfennig
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II 1894 coin from German New Guinea (Papua New Guinea) is that it was minted during the German colonial period in Papua New Guinea, which lasted from 1884 to 1914. The coin features the image of Wilhelm II, who was the German Emperor at the time, and its design reflects the colonial era's influence on the region's currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1894 A | 250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II 1894 coin.
