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50 Pfennigs - Kulmbach
1919 year| Zinc | 3.0 g | 23.7 mm |
| Issuer | City of Kulmbach (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1919 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 3.0 g |
| Diameter | 23.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#93287 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Rope rim, legend surrounding denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
50
★ 1919 ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Bayern].
Interesting fact
The 50 Pfennigs - Kulmbach 1919 coin is interesting because it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923), when the value of the German mark dropped significantly due to excessive printing of money, leading to a period of hyperinflation. As a result, many cities, including Kulmbach, issued their own emergency currency, like this 50 Pfennigs coin, to address the shortage of small change. Despite its low denomination, this coin is a valuable collector's item today, serving as a reminder of Germany's economic history.