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40 Pfennigs - Düsseldorf (Kriegsküche Haniel and Lueg) ND
| Zinc | 2.6 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Düsseldorf (Prussian province of Rhine) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 40 Pfennig (0.40) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Size | 23.0 × 20.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Square with rounded corners |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#319578 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: 40
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa: Eisengießerei und Machinenfabrik
Interesting fact
The 40 Pfennigs coin from Düsseldorf (Prussian province of Rhine) made of Zinc weighing 2.6 g was minted during a time of economic hardship and war effort in Germany during the early 20th century. The coin's design, featuring the image of a woman surrounded by the words "Kriegsküche Haniel and Lueg" (War Kitchen Haniel and Lueg), was meant to promote the idea of thriftiness and support for the war effort. The coin's zinc composition was also a result of the wartime economy, as copper and silver coins were being hoarded and the government needed a cheaper alternative for currency.
