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20 Pfennigs - Barmen (Textil-Industrie A.G.) ND
| Zinc | 2.55 g | 22.1 mm |
| Issuer | City of Barmen (Prussian province of Rhine) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 20 Pfennigs (20 Pfennige) (0.20) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.55 g |
| Diameter | 22.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#314079 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
20
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Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Pfennigs - Barmen (Textil-Industrie A.G.) ND coin is that it was made of zinc, which is a relatively soft and corrosion-prone metal. This makes it unusual compared to many other coins of the time, which were often made of more durable metals like copper, silver, or gold. Despite this, the zinc used in the coin's production was likely chosen for its low cost and abundance, as well as its ability to be easily shaped and stamped with the desired design.
