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20 Pfennigs - Halle tram ND
1921 year| Cardboard | 0.9 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | City of Halle an der Saale (notgeld) (Prussian province of Saxony) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1921 |
| Value | 20 Pfennigs (20 Pfennige) (0.20) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Cardboard |
| Weight | 0.9 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 January 1922 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#152486 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: 20 PF
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Strassenbahn, Provinz Sachsen]Menzel: RRR
These coins where put in circulation in 1921 by the Sparkasse as Notgeld.
(Menzel: RRR)
Mint: Raskawerk Max Armbruster & Co, Bergedorf
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Pfennigs - Halle (tram) ND (1921) coin is that it was made of cardboard, which is a unique and unusual material for coins. Most coins are made of metals like copper, silver, or gold, but this coin was made of a lightweight, durable, and affordable material that was commonly used for notgeld (emergency money) during times of economic crisis in Germany. The use of cardboard for coins was a practical solution to address the shortage of metals and the high demand for small denomination coins in circulation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1921) | 160831 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Pfennigs - Halle (tram) ND (1921) coin.
