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5 Pfennigs - Grünhain ND
| Cardboard | 0.6 g | 21.2 mm |
| Issuer | City of Grünhain (Federal state of Saxony) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1919-1920 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Cardboard |
| Weight | 0.6 g |
| Diameter | 21.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#298598 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Two solid line circles surrounding denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering: 5
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Grünhain ND (1919-1920) coin is that it was made of cardboard, which is a unique and unusual material for coins. This was likely due to the economic and political circumstances of the time, as Germany was experiencing hyperinflation and there was a shortage of metals for coin production. The use of cardboard as a material for coins was a temporary solution to address the shortage, and it is not commonly seen in coins from other time periods or regions.