20 Mark Jewish Ghetto Coinage Ag
1943 year| Silver | - | 33.40 mm |
| Issuer | Poland |
|---|---|
| Period | General Government (1939-1944) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1943 |
| Value | 20 Mark |
| Currency | Reichsmark (1939-1944) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 33.40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#125564 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 20 Mark (Jewish Ghetto Coinage Ag) 1943 from Poland made of Silver is that it was used as a form of currency within the Jewish ghettos during World War II. The Nazi occupation forced Jews to live in isolated ghettos, where they were cut off from the outside world and struggled to survive. In the absence of official currency, the Jewish community created their own coins, like this one, to facilitate trade and commerce within the ghetto. This coin is a tangible reminder of the resilience and resourcefulness of the Jewish people during a time of great hardship and oppression.
