© Thomas Kuncl
© Thomas Kuncl
5 Pfennigs - Lichtenau (Act. Ges. Glückauf) ND
| Iron | 2.6 g | 18.75 mm |
| Issuer | German notgeld (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 18.75 mm |
| Thickness | 1.65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#153584 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Solid line rim, legend half circled above denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WERT-MARKE
5
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa: Braunkohlenindustrie
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Lichtenau (Act. Ges. Glückauf) ND coin from German notgeld (Germany) made of Iron weighing 2.6 g is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. The coin was part of a series of emergency currency issued by local communities, known as "Notgeld," which translates to "emergency money" in English. The coin's design features the image of a miner, symbolizing the importance of the mining industry in the region. Despite its small denomination, the coin is a valuable collector's item today, with some mint conditions selling for hundreds of euros.
