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5 Pfennigs - Altena (Gebr. Knipping G.M.B.H) ND
| Zinc | 1.6 g | 17.7 mm |
| Issuer | German notgeld (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 17.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#113825 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering: 5
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa: Nietenfabrik
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Altena (Gebr. Knipping G.M.B.H) ND coin from German notgeld (Germany) made of Zinc weighing 1.6 g is that it was issued during a time of economic crisis in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. The coin was part of a series of emergency currency issued by local authorities, known as "notgeld," which translates to "emergency money" in English. The coin's design features the image of a woman, representing the city of Altena, and was produced by the company Gebr. Knipping G.M.B.H. Despite its small denomination, the coin is a unique piece of history and a reminder of the economic challenges faced by Germany during that time.
