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50 Pfennigs - Eibelshausen (Hessen-Nassauischer Hüttenverein) ND
| Zinc | 3.6 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | German notgeld (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#319795 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding beaded 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 part of a series of emergency currency coins issued during a period of economic crisis in Germany following World War I. The Hesse-Nassau Mining Association, which minted this coin, was one of several organizations that produced Notgeld, or "emergency money," to address a shortage of official currency. These coins were made of affordable materials like zinc and were widely accepted as a means of exchange in local communities.
