5 Pfennigs - Halle (Bruckd.-Nietl. Bergbau Verein) ND front 5 Pfennigs - Halle (Bruckd.-Nietl. Bergbau Verein) ND back
5 Pfennigs - Halle (Bruckd.-Nietl. Bergbau Verein) ND photo
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5 Pfennigs - Halle (Bruckd.-Nietl. Bergbau Verein) ND

 
Iron 2.5 g 19.5 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Halle an der Saale (notgeld) (Prussian province of Saxony)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Iron
Weight
2.5 g
Diameter
19.5 mm
Thickness
1.2 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#274183
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Pearl circle, legend surrounding with denomination centered.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★★★

Edge

Plain

Comment

Fa: Braunkohlenindustrie

(Menzel: BBB)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. The coin was made of iron, which was a cheaper alternative to traditional metals like copper or silver, and it had a relatively low denomination of 5 Pfennigs, making it accessible to everyday people. Despite its low value, the coin is now considered a rare collector's item and can be worth a significant amount of money to numismatists.