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20 Pfennigs - Zwiesel
1919 year| Zinc | 3.5 g | 24.2 mm |
| Issuer | City of Zwiesel (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1919 |
| Value | 20 Pfennigs (20 Pfennige) (0.20) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 24.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#34436 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSNOTGELD
20
✶ PFG ✶
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Bayern].
Interesting fact
The 20 Pfennigs - Zwiesel 1919 coin was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1924). During this time, the value of the German mark (the national currency) plummeted, and prices for everyday goods skyrocketed. As a result, many Germans turned to alternative forms of currency, such as local emergency currencies like the 20 Pfennigs - Zwiesel 1919 coin. This coin was issued by the City of Zwiesel in Bavaria as a temporary solution to the currency shortage, and it remained in circulation until the introduction of the new German mark in 1924. Despite its humble origins, the 20 Pfennigs - Zwiesel 1919 coin has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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