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50 Pfennigs - Boppard
1919 year| Zinc | 3.7 g | 25.4 mm |
| Issuer | City of Boppard (Prussian province of Rhine) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1919 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 25.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#313455 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding solid line circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NOTGELD
50
PFG
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Boppard 1919 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923), when the value of the German mark plummeted, and the prices of goods and services skyrocketed. As a result, the government was forced to print more and more money to keep up with the inflation, leading to a significant decrease in the value of the currency. Despite this, the 50 Pfennigs - Boppard 1919 coin remained a stable and reliable form of currency during this time, and its value remained relatively consistent.
