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20 Mark Jewish Ghetto Coinage Al
1943 year| Aluminium | 6.98 g | 33.45 mm |
| Issuer | Poland |
|---|---|
| Period | General Government (1939-1944) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1943 |
| Value | 20 Mark |
| Currency | Reichsmark (1939-1944) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 6.98 g |
| Diameter | 33.45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#10842 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Text surrounding the coin value in center.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
● DER AELTESTE DER JUDEN ● IN LITZMANNSTADT
QUITTUNG ÜBER
20 MARK
Translation:
Chief Elder of the Jews in Litzmannstadt
Receipt for 20 marks
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin is extensively fakedIssued only for the ghetto in Lodz. It was a legal tender trade token and has its own KM# in the World Coins catalog.
Interesting fact
The A Token 20 Mark (Jewish Ghetto Coinage Al) 1943 from Poland made of Aluminium weighing 6.98 g is a rare and historically significant coin that was used in the Jewish Ghettos during World War II. It was issued by the Nazi regime as a means of controlling the economy within the ghettos, and its design and mintage were closely monitored by the occupying forces. Despite its small denomination, the coin has become a valuable collector's item and a symbol of the resilience and perseverance of the Jewish people during a time of great hardship and oppression.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Mark (Jewish Ghetto Coinage Al) 1943 coin.
