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50 Pfennigs - Kaufbeuren
1917 year| Zinc | 2.6 g | 23.8 mm |
| Issuer | City of Kaufbeuren (notgeld) (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1917 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 23.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#342860 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend top and bottom with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NOTGELD
50
✢ PFENNIG ✢
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Kaufbeuren 1917 coin is that it was made of zinc, which was a unusual choice of material for coins at that time, as most coins were made of metals like copper, silver, or gold. The use of zinc was likely a result of the wartime economic conditions and the need for a cheap, readily available material for coin production. This coin is a rare example of a coin made of zinc and serves as a unique historical artifact from the time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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