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5 Pfennigs - Albersweiler (Zündholzfabrik) ND
| Zinc | 1.6 g | 20.3 mm |
| Issuer | Municipality of Albersweiler (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 20.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#323651 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pearl rim surrounding denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering: 5
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBInteresting fact
The Zündholzfabrik (meaning "match factory" in German) featured on the reverse side of the coin was a significant economic and cultural landmark in Albersweiler, Bavaria. The factory was established in 1848 and produced matches until 1974, making it one of the oldest and largest match factories in Germany at the time. The factory's closure marked the end of an era in the town's history, but its legacy lives on through the commemorative coin.
