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5 Pfennigs - Züllichau
1918 year| Zinc | 1.6 g | 18.1 mm |
| Issuer | City of Züllichau (Prussian province of Brandenburg) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Sparkasse der Stadt Züllichau |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 18.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#83218 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding pearl circle, denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★★★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency: [Stadtsparkasse, Brandenburg].
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Züllichau 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 prices for everyday goods skyrocketed. As a result, many Germans turned to alternative forms of currency, such as local emergency currencies like the 5 Pfennigs - Züllichau 1918 coin. This coin, made of zinc and weighing 1.6 grams, was issued by the City of Züllichau in the Prussian province of Brandenburg and was used as a substitute for the rapidly devaluing national currency. Despite its humble appearance, this coin serves as a reminder of a tumultuous period in German history.