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50 Pfennigs - Hirschfelde (Flachsspinnerei H.C. Müller) ND
| Zinc | 2.8 g | 24.4 mm |
| Issuer | German notgeld (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 24.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#339732 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
50
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBInteresting fact
The 50 Pfennigs - Hirschfelde (Flachsspinnerei H.C. Müller) ND coin from German notgeld (Germany) made of Zinc weighing 2.8 g is interesting because it was produced during a time of economic crisis in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. The coin was issued as a replacement for the Papiermark, which had become essentially worthless due to rampant inflation. The 50 Pfennigs coin was part of a new currency system introduced by the government to stabilize the economy and restore confidence in the financial system. It's a tangible piece of history that represents a significant moment in Germany's economic recovery.
