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20 Pfennigs - Berlin-Wilmersdorf (Elektr. Werk Südwest AG) ND
| Zinc | 2.4 g | 22.1 mm |
| Issuer | Prussian province of Berlin (German notgeld) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 20 Pfennigs (20 Pfennige) (0.20) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 22.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#338116 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
20
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was used as a form of emergency currency during a time of economic crisis in Germany. The Notgeld, which translates to "emergency money" in English, was issued by local governments and private companies during the hyperinflation of the 1920s to help alleviate the shortage of official currency. This specific coin, featuring an electricity plant in Berlin-Wilmersdorf, was issued by the Elektr. Werk Südwest AG and was made of zinc, which was a more affordable material than traditional metals like copper or silver. Despite its humble composition, this coin remains a unique and interesting piece of German history.
