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50 Pfennigs - Elmshorn ND
| Iron | 3.7 g | 24.2 mm |
| Issuer | City of Elmshorn (Prussian province of Schleswig-Holstein) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 24.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#339227 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
50
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Kredit-Verein, Schleswig-Holstein]Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Elmshorn ND coin is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany. The coin was issued in 1921, during the hyperinflation period that followed World War I, when the value of the German mark had dropped significantly. As a result, many Germans turned to alternative forms of currency, such as local emergency coins like the 50 Pfennigs - Elmshorn ND, which were issued by cities and towns across the country to address the shortage of small change. Despite its humble origins, this coin has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.