50 Pfennigs - Berlin, Spandau (Emil Neye) ND front 50 Pfennigs - Berlin, Spandau (Emil Neye) ND back
50 Pfennigs - Berlin, Spandau (Emil Neye) ND photo
© R.J. Adams

50 Pfennigs - Berlin, Spandau (Emil Neye) ND

 
Zinc - 24.2 mm
Description
Issuer
German notgeld (Germany)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Zinc
Diameter
24.2 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#153182
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Pearl rim, large denomination.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 50

Comment

Issuing authority: [Privat, Brandenburg]

Interesting fact

The 50 Pfennigs - Berlin, Spandau (Emil Neye) ND coin from German notgeld (Germany) made of Zinc is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its historical significance and limited mintage. It was issued during a time of economic crisis in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s, and was used as a substitute for the official German currency, the Reichsmark. The coin features an image of Emil Neye, a prominent German engineer and industrialist, on one side, and the Berlin Cathedral on the other. Its value as a collector's item lies in its unique design, historical context, and rarity, making it a sought-after addition to any coin collection.