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20 Pfennigs - Cassel
1920 year| Zinc | 3.8 g | 24.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Kassel (Prussian province of Hesse-Nassau) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1920 |
| Value | 20 Pfennigs (20 Pfennige) (0.20) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#34832 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 55% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NOTGELD 1920
20
・ PFENNIG ・
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Hessen-Nassau].
Interesting fact
The 20 Pfennigs - Cassel 1920 coin from the City of Kassel (Prussian province of Hesse-Nassau) made of Zinc weighing 3.8 g is interesting because it was issued during a time of hyperinflation in Germany, specifically in 1920, when the value of the German mark plummeted, and the price of goods and services skyrocketed. This coin, along with other coins and banknotes issued during this period, were designed to help combat the effects of inflation by introducing new denominations and materials. The use of zinc, a relatively inexpensive metal, was a deliberate choice to keep the cost of production low and help stabilize the economy. Despite the challenges of that time, this coin remains a valuable collector's item and a fascinating piece of history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 250100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Pfennigs - Cassel 1920 coin.
