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50 Pfennigs - München (Rapp Motorenwerke) ND
| Zinc | 3.0 g | 24.2 mm |
| Issuer | City of Munich (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 3.0 g |
| Diameter | 24.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#299985 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding beaded circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
50
★ ● ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBInteresting fact
The Rapp Motorenwerke, which is featured on the reverse side of the coin, was a German aircraft engine manufacturer that was founded in 1913 and was based in Munich. The company produced several important aircraft engines during World War I, including the Rapp R-3, which was used in many German fighter planes. After the war, the company continued to produce engines for civilian aircraft, and in 1936, it was merged with the aircraft manufacturer Messerschmitt, becoming a key part of the German aircraft industry during World War II. This coin, which features the Rapp Motorenwerke on its reverse side, was minted in 1975 as part of a series of coins commemorating various German cities and their industries. It is made of zinc and weighs 3.0 grams, and it is considered a standard circulation coin, meaning it was intended for everyday use in commerce.
