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5 Pfennigs - Schmiedeberg ND
1920 year| Zinc | 1.3 g | 17.6 mm |
| Issuer | City of Schmiedeberg (Wittenberg) (Prussian province of Saxony) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1920 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 17.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#353041 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSNOTGELD
5
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Schmiedeberg ND (1920) coin is that it was issued during a time of hyperinflation in Germany, specifically during the Weimar Republic (1919-1933). The coin's value was equivalent to 5 pfennigs, a small denomination, but due to the inflation, its purchasing power was significantly reduced. In fact, by November 1923, the inflation rate had risen to a staggering 250,000,000,000% per month, rendering the coin almost worthless. This coin serves as a reminder of the economic challenges faced by Germany during that time period.
