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© Willem63 (CC BY-NC-SA)
5 Pfennigs - Haidhof (Bayerische Überlandcentrale) ND
| Zinc | 1.6 g | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | Municipality of Ibenthann (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 19.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#272411 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl circle, legend surrounding with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★★★
Edge
Plain
Comment
(Menzel: BBB)Fa: Brikettfabrik
(Briquette factory)
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs coin from the Municipality of Ibenthann in Bavaria, Germany, made of zinc and weighing 1.6g, is interesting because it was issued during a time when Germany was going through a period of hyperinflation in the 1920s. The coin's value was so low that it was practically worthless, and people often used them as tokens for small purchases or as change. Despite its low value, the coin remains a unique piece of history and a reminder of the economic challenges faced by Germany during that time.
