5 Pfennigs - Werdau (Sächsische Waggonfabrik) 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#233770 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBPrivate issue of this car manufacture company https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waggon-_und_Wagenfabrik_Hermann_Schumann
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Werdau (Sächsische Waggonfabrik) ND coin from German notgeld (Germany) made of Zinc weighing 1.6 g is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its historical significance and limited mintage. It was produced 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 Sächsische Waggonfabrik, a historic wagon factory in Werdau, Saxony, which was an important industrial center in Germany at the time. Today, this coin is a sought-after collector's item and a reminder of Germany's economic history.
