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50 Pfennigs - Altena (Stahldrahtwerk Rahmer) ND
| Zinc | 1.68 g | 20.4 mm |
| Issuer | German notgeld (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.68 g |
| Diameter | 20.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.04 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#65167 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Beaded rim surrounding denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering: 50
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBIssuing authority: [Privat, Westfalen]
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Altena (Stahldrahtwerk Rahmer) ND coin from German notgeld (Germany) made of Zinc weighing 1.68 g is that it was issued during a time of economic crisis in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. The coin was part of a series of emergency coins minted by the German government to address the shortage of small denomination coins caused by the rapid inflation. The coin's design features a stylized image of a steelworks, which was a significant industry in Germany at the time. Despite its low denomination, the coin is now a sought-after collector's item due to its historical significance and rarity.
