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5 Pfennigs - Wurzach
1918 year| Zinc | 1.7 g | 19.2 mm |
| Issuer | City of Wurzach (Federal state of Württemberg) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 19.2 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole (Hole 2.0 mm) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#357949 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend half circled above denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSNOTGELD
5
1918
Pfg.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Wurzach 1918 coin was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923). During this time, the value of the German mark (the national currency) plummeted, and the prices of goods and services skyrocketed. As a result, many Germans turned to alternative forms of currency, such as local emergency currencies like the 5 Pfennigs - Wurzach 1918 coin, which was issued by the City of Wurzach in the Federal state of Württemberg. Despite its small denomination, the coin remains a valuable collector's item today, serving as a reminder of a tumultuous period in German history.
