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5 Pfennigs - Dalsheim (Philipp Merkel Möbelfabrik) ND
| Zinc | - | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | German notgeld (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Diameter | 19.3 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#136229 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding pearl circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBInteresting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Dalsheim coin was issued during a time of economic crisis in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. At that time, many German cities and towns issued their own emergency currency, known as "notgeld," to address the shortage of official currency. The 5 Pfennigs - Dalsheim coin was one such example, issued by the town of Dalsheim in 1921. It was made of zinc, a relatively inexpensive metal, due to the shortage of more valuable metals like silver and gold. Despite its low value, the coin still holds historical significance as a symbol of the economic challenges faced by Germany during that time.
