20 Pfennigs - Bremen (Bremer Lagerh. Ges.) ND front 20 Pfennigs - Bremen (Bremer Lagerh. Ges.) ND back
20 Pfennigs - Bremen (Bremer Lagerh. Ges.) ND photo
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20 Pfennigs - Bremen (Bremer Lagerh. Ges.) ND

 
Iron 3.2 g 23.0 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Bremen (Federal state of Bremen)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
20 Pfennigs (20 Pfennige) (0.20)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Iron
Weight
3.2 g
Diameter
23.0 mm
Thickness
1.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#323160
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with monogram centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ERSATZ
BLG
★ ★ ★ MARKE ★ ★ ★

Edge

Plain

Comment

Menzel: BBB
B L G = Bremer Lagerhaus Geselschaft

Bremer Lagerhaus-Gesellschaft

65 Merchants founded the stock corporation in February 1877. A key factor was the desire of Bremen cotton traders for an improved storage and trading infrastructure, including the ability to issue order warehouse receipts and warrants. The business was limited to handling and storage; the transport of goods was not one of them.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Pfennigs - Bremen (Bremer Lagerh. Ges.) ND coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual choice of material for coins at the time. Most coins were made of copper, silver, or gold, but the use of iron was seen as a way to reduce the cost of production and make the coin more accessible to the general population. This decision was seen as a symbol of the city's commitment to efficiency and thriftiness.