5 Mark - Kirschau (Vereinigte Spinnereien u. Webereien G.M.B.H.) 1922 front 5 Mark - Kirschau (Vereinigte Spinnereien u. Webereien G.M.B.H.) 1922 back
5 Mark - Kirschau (Vereinigte Spinnereien u. Webereien G.M.B.H.) 1922 photo
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5 Mark - Kirschau Vereinigte Spinnereien u. Webereien G.M.B.H.

1922 year
Aluminium 1.3 g 25.4 mm
Description
Issuer
Municipality of Kirschau (Federal state of Saxony)
Period
Weimar Republic (1918-1933)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1922
Value
5 Mark
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
1.3 g
Diameter
25.4 mm
Thickness
1.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#277429
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NOTGELD 1922
5
MARK

Edge

Plain

Comment

(Menzel: BBB)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of aluminum, which was a relatively new material for coins at the time. Aluminum was first used in coinage in the late 19th century, and it was not widely used until the early 20th century. The use of aluminum in coins was seen as a way to reduce the cost of production, as it was less expensive than traditional metals like gold, silver, and copper. The 5 Mark coin from Kirschau is a rare example of a coin made of aluminum, and it is a unique piece of numismatic history.