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5 Pfennigs - Neuburg an der Donau
1918 year| Zinc | 1.35 g | 19.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Neuburg an der Donau (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.35 g |
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (With 3 notches) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#67119 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1918
5 PF.
KRIEGS
GELD
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Bayern].
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Neuburg an der Donau 1918 coin was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in Germany. The country was experiencing hyperinflation, and the value of the German mark was plummeting. In response, the government introduced a new currency, the Rentenmark, which was pegged to gold and was intended to stabilize the economy. The 5 Pfennigs - Neuburg an der Donau 1918 coin was minted in zinc, a cheaper metal than the traditional copper or silver, to reduce production costs and make the coin more affordable for the general population. Despite these efforts, the coin still retains a certain collectible value today, especially among numismatists interested in the history of German currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 31218 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pfennigs - Neuburg an der Donau 1918 coin.
