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50 Pfennigs - Braunschweig
1920 year| Iron | 3.9 g | 25.2 mm |
| Issuer | Federal state of Brunswick (German notgeld) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1920 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 25.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#201419 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination with date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSNOTGELD
50
PFENNIG
1920
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Herzogtum bzw. Staatsbank, ]Interesting fact
The 50 Pfennigs - Braunschweig 1920 coin from the Federal State of Brunswick (German notgeld) made of Iron weighing 3.9 g is interesting because it was issued during a time of economic crisis in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. The coin was made of iron, which was a cheaper alternative to traditional metals like copper or silver, and it was designed to be easily identifiable and difficult to counterfeit. Despite its low value, the coin is now a sought-after collector's item, and its design featuring the Braunschweig Lion has become a symbol of the city's resilience and economic recovery.
