© Münzenhandlung Harald Möller GmbH
© Münzenhandlung Harald Möller GmbH
5 Pfennigs - Bnin
1917 year| Zinc | 1.1 g | 17.8 mm |
| Issuer | City of Bnin (Posen) (Prussian province of Posen) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1917 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.1 g |
| Diameter | 17.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#299093 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pearl rim surrounding date and denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1917
5
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs coin from Bnin (Posen) issued in 1917 is interesting because it was produced during a time of economic and political turmoil in Germany. The coin was minted during the First World War, when the country was experiencing severe economic strain and inflation. As a result, the German government was forced to introduce new coinage made of cheaper materials, such as zinc, to replace the traditional silver and gold coins. This coin, made of zinc and weighing only 1.1 grams, is a tangible representation of the economic challenges faced by Germany during this time period.