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5 Pfennigs - Rothenkirchen (Porzellanfabrik Ernst Metzler) ND
| Zinc | 1.6 g | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | German notgeld (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 19.3 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#352001 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBInteresting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Rothenkirchen (Porzellanfabrik Ernst Metzler) ND coin from German notgeld (Germany) made of Zinc weighing 1.6 g is a rare and valuable collector's item. It was minted during a time of economic crisis in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s, when many German cities and towns issued their own emergency currency, known as "notgeld," to address the shortage of official currency. The coin's design features the logo of the Porzellanfabrik Ernst Metzler, a porcelain factory in Rothenkirchen, and its unique zinc composition makes it stand out among other coins from the same era. As a result, it has become a sought-after collectible among numismatists and collectors of German notgeld.
