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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#346728 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: REISE OHNE BARGELD MIT REISE KREDIT-BRIEF "ROB"
Translation: TRAVEL WITHOUT CASH WITH TRAVEL CREDIT LETTER "ROB"
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, which was issued by the City of Münsterberg in Silesia. Despite its low denomination, the coin was made of aluminum, which was a relatively valuable material at the time, reflecting the scarcity of resources during this period.
