50 Pfennigs 1958-1990 front 50 Pfennigs 1958-1990 back
50 Pfennigs 1958-1990 photo
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50 Pfennigs

 
Aluminium 2 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
German Democratic Republic (Germany)
Period
Democratic Republic (1949-1990)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1958-1990
Value
50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50&nbspDDM)
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
References
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.