5 Pfennigs - Partenkirchen

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GILTIG BIS 6 MONAT NACH FRIEDENSSCHLUSS
5
✶

Edge

Plain

Comment

Issuing body: [Marktgemeinde, Bayern].

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Organisme émetteur : [Marktgemeinde, Bayern]

Interesting fact

The 5 Pfennigs - Partenkirchen 1917 coin was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923). During this time, the value of the German mark (the national currency) plummeted, and prices for everyday goods skyrocketed. As a result, many Germans turned to alternative forms of currency, such as local Notgeld (emergency money) and foreign currencies. The 5 Pfennigs - Partenkirchen 1917 coin, made of zinc and weighing only 1.5 grams, was likely used as a substitute for the rapidly devaluing paper mark. It's interesting to note that the coin's design, featuring the image of a crowned eagle and the inscription "Marktgemeinde Partenkirchen" (Market Town of Partenkirchen), was likely meant to convey a sense of stability and tradition during a time of economic uncertainty. Despite its humble appearance, this coin serves as a reminder of the economic challenges faced by Germany during World War I and the subsequent inflationary period.