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50 Pfennigs - Berlin-Wilmersdorf (Elektr. Werk Südwest AG) ND
| Zinc | 3.1 g | 24.0 mm |
| Issuer | Prussian province of Berlin (German notgeld) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#338117 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
50
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was used as a form of emergency currency during a time of economic crisis in Germany. The Notgeld, which translates to "emergency money" in English, was issued by local governments and private companies in the early 1920s to address a shortage of official currency. This particular coin, featuring an electricity plant in Berlin-Wilmersdorf, was issued by the Elektr. Werk Südwest AG and was used as a means of payment in the local community.
