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50 Pfennigs
| Aluminium | 2 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | German Democratic Republic (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Republic (1949-1990) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1958-1990 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50 DDM) |
| Currency | Mark (1948-1990) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 2.02 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 July 1991 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#2032 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
Face value below an oak leaf.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
A
50
PFENNIG
1958
Engraver: Rudi Högner
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Different types of grain ears design in coat of arms and size of "PFENNIG" letters.Type A: smaller "PFENNIG"; smaller but more embossed and spaced grain ears.
Type B: smaller "PFENNIG"; larger but flat relief and nearer grain ears.
Type C: larger "PFENNIG"; smaller but more embossed and spaced grain ears.
Inscription varieties exist.
Interesting fact
The 50 Pfennigs coin from the German Democratic Republic was designed by artist Heinz Schönfeldt and features a portrait of a young woman, symbolizing the "German People's Republic." The coin was minted from 1958 to 1990 and was made of aluminum, weighing 2 grams. Interestingly, the coin's design was meant to represent the country's socialist ideals, with the woman's portrait surrounded by a wreath of wheat and the inscription "Deutsche Demokratische Republik" (German Democratic Republic) written in a bold, sans-serif font. Despite its socialist origins, the coin has become a popular collector's item among numismatists and enthusiasts of German history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 A | 101605933 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1968 A | 19860400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1971 A | 35829130 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1972 A | 8117258 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1973 A | 6530456 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 A | 1027000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 A | 1118000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 A | 40 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1982 A | 2500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1983 A | 2550 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1984 A | 3015 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1985 A | 2816 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1986 A | 2800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1987 A | 2345 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1988 A | 2300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1989 A | 2300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1990 A | 14000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pfennigs 1958-1990 coin.
