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50 Pfennigs - Münsterberg ND
1921 year| Aluminium | 1.2 g | 24.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Münsterberg (Silesia) (Prussian province of Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Stadtsparkasse Münsterberg |
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1921 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#346721 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: ZAHLE BARGELDLOS DURCH SCHECK ODER ÜBERWEISUNG
Translation: PAY CASHLESS BY CHECK OR TRANSFER
Edge
Plain
Comment
Were issued in 1921 as an advertising savings mark by the savings bank.Interesting fact
The 50 Pfennigs Münsterberg ND (1921) coin was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923). During this time, the value of the German mark (the national currency) plummeted, and prices for everyday goods skyrocketed. As a result, many Germans turned to alternative forms of currency, such as local emergency currencies like the 50 Pfennigs Münsterberg ND (1921) coin. This coin was issued by the City of Münsterberg in Silesia (now part of Poland) and was made of aluminum, which was a relatively cheap and abundant material at the time. Despite its low value, the coin remains a fascinating piece of history and a testament to the resilience of the German people during a time of economic hardship.
