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5 Pfennigs - Zwiesel
1918 year| Zinc | 1.7 g | 19.6 mm |
| Issuer | City of Zwiesel (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 19.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#64689 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Pearl rim surrounding legend with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSNOTGELD
5
✶
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Bayern].
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Zwiesel 1918 coin was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1924). 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 - Zwiesel 1918 coin, which was issued by the City of Zwiesel in Bavaria. Despite its small denomination, the coin became a valuable commodity in the local economy, and its zinc composition made it durable and resistant to wear and tear. Today, the 5 Pfennigs - Zwiesel 1918 coin is a sought-after collector's item, serving as a reminder of a tumultuous period in German history.
