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50 Pfennigs - Münchberg
1918 year| Zinc | 3.2 g | 23.7 mm |
| Issuer | City of Münchberg (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 23.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#314180 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Pearl rim surrounding coat of arms.
Script: Latin
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
The 50 Pfennigs - Münchberg 1918 coin was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in Germany. The country was experiencing hyperinflation, and the value of the German mark was plummeting. In response, the government introduced a new currency, the Rentenmark, which was pegged to gold and was intended to stabilize the economy. The 50 Pfennigs - Münchberg 1918 coin was minted in zinc, which was a cheaper alternative to traditional metals like copper or silver, and was one of the last coins minted before the introduction of the Rentenmark. Despite its humble composition, the coin remains a valuable collector's item today, with some mint conditions selling for hundreds of euros.
