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50 Pfennigs - Heiligenhafen ND
| Iron | 2.4 g | 20.2 mm |
| Issuer | City of Heiligenhafen (Prussian province of Schleswig-Holstein) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 20.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#308283 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering: 50
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Heiligenhafen ND coin is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany. The coin was issued in 1923, during the hyperinflation period that followed World War I, when the value of the German mark plummeted and prices skyrocketed. As a result, many Germans turned to alternative forms of currency, such as local notgeld (emergency money) and foreign currencies, which were seen as more stable. Despite this, the 50 Pfennigs - Heiligenhafen ND coin remained in circulation and is now a sought-after collector's item.
