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5 Pfennigs - Volkach
1918 year| Iron | 1.9 g | 17.9 mm |
| Issuer | City of Volkach (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 17.9 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#140881 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend and date surrounding denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSNOTGELD
10
PFENNIG
✤ 1918 ✤
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Bayern].
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Volkach 1918 coin was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923). During this time, the value of the German mark plummeted, and the cost of living skyrocketed. As a result, many Germans turned to alternative forms of currency, such as local emergency currencies like the 5 Pfennigs - Volkach 1918 coin. This coin was issued by the City of Volkach in Bavaria, and it was made of iron, which was a more affordable material than traditional metals like copper or silver. Despite its humble origins, the 5 Pfennigs - Volkach 1918 coin has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.