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20 Pfennigs - Gunzenhausen ND
1917 year| Zinc | 3.1 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Gunzenhausen (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#296650 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering: 20
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 20 Pfennigs coin from Gunzenhausen, Bavaria, has an interesting fact: it was made of zinc, which is a relatively rare metal for coins, especially during that time period. Most coins were made of copper, silver, or gold, but the use of zinc in this coin reflects the economic and political circumstances of Germany during World War I, when many traditional metal resources were scarce or unavailable.
