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20 Pfennigs - Offenbach (Collet and Engelhard A.G.) ND
| Zinc | 1.7 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Offenbach am Main (Federal state of Hesse) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 20 Pfennigs (20 Pfennige) (0.20) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#349473 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding pearl circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COLLET & ENGELHARD A.-G.
20
★ OFFENBACH ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa.: Eisengießerei
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany. The 20 Pfennigs coin was introduced in 1924 as part of a new currency reform aimed at stabilizing the German economy after the hyperinflation of the 1920s. The coin was made of zinc, a relatively inexpensive metal, to keep production costs low. Despite the economic challenges of the time, the coin has become a sought-after collector's item due to its historical significance.
