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5 Pfennigs - Immenstadt
1920 year| Zinc | 1.1 g | 17.4 mm |
| Issuer | City of Immenstadt (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1920 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.1 g |
| Diameter | 17.4 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#342687 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Beaded rim surrounding Coat of Arms with date below
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1920
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs coin from Immenstadt, Bavaria, issued in 1920, is interesting because it was made of zinc, a material that was commonly used for coins during that time period due to its low cost and durability. However, the use of zinc for coins was later discontinued in many countries, including Germany, due to its tendency to corrode easily, which made it difficult to handle and store. Therefore, coins like the 5 Pfennigs from Immenstadt are now considered a unique piece of numismatic history.
