© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
50 Pfennigs Mule
2000 year| Copper-nickel | 3.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Federal Republic of Germany |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1949-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 2000 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50 DEM) |
| Currency | Deutsche Mark (1948-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#307859 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Face value surrounded with the country name (German Federal Republic) ; mintmark below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND
50 PFENNIG
A
Translation: FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY
Engraver: Richard M. Werner
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 50 Pfennigs (Mule) 2000 from Federal Republic of Germany made of Copper-nickel weighing 3.5g is that it is a rare error coin. The coin was mistakenly minted with the wrong die, resulting in a unique pattern on the coin's reverse side. This error has made the coin highly sought after by collectors, and it is considered a valuable addition to any coin collection.
