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5 Pfennigs - Amberg (Kantinenverwaltung 6. Inft. Regt.) ND
| Zinc | 1.3 g | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Amberg (notgeld) (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 19.3 mm |
| Thickness | 0.75 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#257604 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding pearl circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★★★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Amberg (Kantinenverwaltung 6. Inft. Regt.) ND coin is that it was issued as a form of "notgeld" (emergency money) during a time of economic crisis in Germany, specifically during the inflation period of the 1920s. Notgeld was a type of currency issued by local authorities, businesses, and organizations to address the shortage of official currency. The 5 Pfennigs coin was made of zinc and weighed 1.3 grams, which was a relatively small weight for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, it played an important role in the local economy of Amberg, Bavaria, and was used for everyday transactions.
