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20 Pfennigs - Bergedorf
1917 year| Zinc | 2.6 g | 22.1 mm |
| Issuer | Federal state of Hamburg (German notgeld) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1917 |
| Value | 20 Pfennigs (20 Pfennige) (0.20) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 22.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#78284 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend and star surrounding pearl circle around denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Kriegswechselmarke
✮
20
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Hamburg]Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Pfennigs - Bergedorf 1917 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic crisis in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. The coin was made of zinc, which was a cheaper alternative to traditional metals like copper or silver, and it was designed to be easily identifiable and difficult to counterfeit. Despite its low value, the coin has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
