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20 Mark - Wilhelm II
1895 year| Gold (.900) | 7.965 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | German New Guinea (Papua New Guinea) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1895 |
| Value | 20 Mark |
| Currency | Goldmark (1894-1895) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 7.965 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 15 April 1911 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#20884 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Denomination and date in palm wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NEU-GUINEA COMPAGNIE
20
NEU-GUINEA
MARK
1895
A
Translation:
New Guinea Company
20
New Guinea
Mark
Engraver: Emil Weigand
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Mark - Wilhelm II 1895 coin from German New Guinea (Papua New Guinea) is that it was minted during a time when the region was still a German colony, and it features an image of Wilhelm II, the German Emperor at the time, on one side, and an image of a Papua New Guinean man on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted, making it a unique piece of history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 A | 1500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Mark - Wilhelm II 1895 coin.