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5 Pfennigs - Northeim
1918 year| Zinc | 1.4 g | 18.1 mm |
| Issuer | City of Northeim (notgeld) (Prussian province of Hanover) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 18.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#307254 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
◉ KRIEGSNOTGELD ◉
5
PFENNIG
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Northeim 1918 coin is that it was made of zinc, which was a unusual material for coins at that time. Most coins were made of metals like copper, silver, or gold, but the use of zinc in this coin reflects the economic and political circumstances of the time. The First World War had led to a shortage of traditional coinage metals, and the German government had to resort to using alternative materials like zinc to mint coins. This coin is a unique example of how historical events can shape the design and composition of currency.