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5 Pfennigs - Colmar (Bäcker-Innung) ND
| Zinc | 1.9 g | 18.6 mm |
| Issuer | City of Colmar (notgeld) (Imperial territory of Alsace-Lorraine) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 18.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#29957 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WERT
5
PFENNIG
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Privat, Elsaß-Lothringen]Menzel: BBB
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in Germany. The Notgeld (emergency money) was introduced in 1923 as a response to the hyperinflation that was affecting the German economy. The value of the German mark had dropped significantly, making it difficult for people to afford basic necessities. The 5 Pfennigs coin, made of zinc and weighing 1.9g, was one of the many Notgeld coins issued during this time to help alleviate the economic crisis. Despite its small denomination, it remains a valuable collector's item today, serving as a reminder of a challenging period in German history.