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5 Reichspfennig military coinage
| Zinc | 2.5 g | 19.2 mm |
| Issuer | Germany (1871-1948) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Reich (1933-1945) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1940-1941 |
| 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 with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#6312 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 23% |
Reverse
Eagle head above centre hole, denomination below
Lettering: R 5 Pf
Engraver: Hans Herbert Schweitzer
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin circulated only in occupied territories.Formerly AKS# 904 and AKS# 604.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Reichspfennig coin is that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in Germany. The coin was introduced in 1940, just a year after the start of World War II, and its production was discontinued in 1941 as the war effort intensified and the German economy began to suffer. As a result, the 5 Reichspfennig coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with some mintage varieties selling for high prices at auction.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 A | 11310763 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 B | 3020340 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 D | 7682000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 E | 2445150 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 F | 1798461 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 G | 1247492 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 J | 1678000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 A | 10670418 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 F | 2049590 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Reichspfennig (military coinage) 1940-1941 coin.
