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5 Pfennigs - Berlin (Niederlausitzer - Kohlenwerk) ND
| Zinc | 1.5 g | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | Prussian province of Berlin (German notgeld) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 19.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#201040 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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 - Berlin (Niederlausitzer - Kohlenwerk) ND coin is that it was made of zinc, which was a common material used for producing coins during the time period. However, the use of zinc for coinage was not without controversy, as some people believed that it was not a durable enough material for coins and that it could corrode easily. Despite these concerns, the 5 Pfennigs - Berlin (Niederlausitzer - Kohlenwerk) ND coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
