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5 Reichspfennig
| Zinc | 2.5 g | 19.2 mm |
| Issuer | Germany (1871-1948) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Reich (1933-1945) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1940-1944 |
| Value | 5 Reichspfennig (0.05 RM) |
| Currency | Reichsmark (1924-1948) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 19.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#1917 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
Value with two oak-leaves below, and the mintmark below the 5 between the leaves
Lettering:
5 Reichspfennig
A
Engravers: Otto Vogt, Hans Herbert Schweitzer
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Reichspfennig coin from Germany (1871-1948) is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in Germany. The coin was introduced in 1940, just a year after the start of World War II, and was minted until 1944. During this time, the German economy was heavily controlled by the Nazi government, and the coinage was used as a tool for propaganda and manipulation. Despite the turmoil of the time, the 5 Reichspfennig coin remained a widely used denomination and was an important part of everyday life for many Germans.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 A | 174684244 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 B | 63468620 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 D | 44364000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 E | 25800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 F | 31381162 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 G | 24147563 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 J | 30518415 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 A | 246215852 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 B | 59296700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 D | 51100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 E | 26353840 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 F | 36724788 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 G | 21275662 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 J | 52871914 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1942 A | 161042035 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1942 B | 12405000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1942 D | 15486000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1942 E | 8800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1942 F | 24662224 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1942 G | 12749125 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 A | 46829689 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 B | 838200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 D | 13650000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 E | 16581400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 F | 9891372 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 G | 7237315 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1944 A | 23698734 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1944 D | 26340000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1944 E | 21324136 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1944 F | 6853434 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1944 G | 3540423 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Reichspfennig 1940-1944 coin.
