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25 Pfennigs - Bitterfeld Bankverein G.m.u.H
1917 year| Zinc | - | 24.4 mm |
| Issuer | City of Bitterfeld (Prussian province of Saxony) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1917 |
| Value | 25 Pfennigs (25 Pfennige) (0.25) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Diameter | 24.4 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#76595 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend circling pearl circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD KREIS BITTERFELD
25
✦ 1917 ✦
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Privat, Provinz Sachsen]Interesting fact
The 25 Pfennigs coin from Bitterfeld (Prussian province of Saxony) made of Zinc in 1917 is interesting because it was produced during a time of severe metal shortages in Germany during World War I. To address the shortage, the German government authorized the minting of coins made of zinc, a less valuable metal than the traditional copper, silver, or gold. This coin is a unique example of how the war effort impacted the production of currency and the use of alternative materials during times of scarcity.
