50 Pfennigs - Grünhain ND (1917-1918) front 50 Pfennigs - Grünhain ND (1917-1918) back
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50 Pfennigs - Grünhain ND

 
Cardboard 0.6 g 21.2 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Grünhain (Federal state of Saxony)
Emperor
William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1917-1918
Value
50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Cardboard
Weight
0.6 g
Diameter
21.2 mm
Thickness
1.4 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#136434
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Two solid line circles surrounding denomination

Script: Latin

Lettering: 50

Edge

Plain

Comment

Issuing authority: [Stadt, Sachsen]

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Grünhain ND (1917-1918) coin is that it was made of cardboard, which is a unique and unusual material for coins. This was likely due to the scarcity of metals during World War I, which led to the use of alternative materials for coin production. The cardboard used in the coin's production was probably sourced locally from the city of Grünhain, which is located in the federal state of Saxony, Germany. Despite being made of a non-traditional material, the coin still maintains its value and historical significance as a piece of numismatic history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1917-1918)  5000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pfennigs - Grünhain ND (1917-1918) coin.