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50 Pfennigs - Amberg (Gebrüder Baumann) ND
| Zinc | 3.4 g | 24.1 mm |
| Issuer | City of Amberg (notgeld) (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 24.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#337997 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim surrounding denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering: 50
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa.: Emaillier- und Stanzwerk
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued as a "notgeld" coin, which means it was used as an emergency currency during a time of economic crisis, specifically during the hyperinflation period in Germany in the 1920s. Notgeld coins were issued by cities and towns across Germany and were made of a variety of materials, including zinc, like this 50 Pfennigs coin from Amberg.