© Willem63 (CC BY-NC-SA)
© Willem63 (CC BY-NC-SA)
50 Pfennigs - Köln-Bayenthal (Bamag) ND
| Zinc | 3.0 g | 24.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Cologne (notgeld) (Prussian province of Rhine) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 3.0 g |
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#341080 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
50
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBBAMAG = Berlin-Anhaltische Maschinenbau-AG
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Köln-Bayenthal (Bamag) ND coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. The coin was made of zinc, which was a cheaper alternative to traditional metals like silver or gold, and it weighed only 3.0 grams, making it a lightweight and portable option for everyday transactions. Despite its low value and humble materials, the coin remains a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history.