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5 Pfennigs - Stettin
1920 year| Zinc | 1 g | 18.7 mm |
| Issuer | City of Stettin (notgeld) (Prussian province of Pomerania) |
|---|---|
| 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 g |
| Diameter | 18.7 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 8 notches) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#69121 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination centerd
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Ersatzgeld
5
Pf.
✶ Gültig bis Ende 1922 ✶
Edge
Scalloped x8
Comment
Ø is 18.7 - 19.2 mmDie rotation exists
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Stettin 1920 coin from the City of Stettin (notgeld) in the Prussian province of Pomerania is interesting because it was made of zinc, which is a relatively rare material for coins, especially for circulation coins. Most coins are made of more durable materials like copper, nickel, or silver, but the use of zinc in this case was likely a cost-saving measure due to the economic challenges faced by Germany in the aftermath of World War I. Despite being made of a less durable material, the coin still maintains its historical significance and value to collectors today.
