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50 Pfennigs - Annen (Gussstahlwerk Akt. Ges.) ND
| Zinc | 3.0 g | 24.3 mm |
| Issuer | German notgeld (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 3.0 g |
| Diameter | 24.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#338097 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
10
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Annen (Gussstahlwerk Akt. Ges.) ND coin from German notgeld (Germany) made of Zinc weighing 3.0 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. Despite its low denomination, the coin was made of zinc, a relatively cheap metal, which was a common practice during this period to reduce production costs. Today, this coin is considered a rare collector's item and a piece of history that reflects the economic challenges faced by Germany during that time.
