50 Pfennigs ND
| Copper-nickel | 1.7 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Federal Republic of Germany |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1949-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1949-1950 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) 0.50 DEM = USD 0.28 |
| Currency | Deutsche Mark (1948-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284583 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Mintmark below denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50 PFENNIG
D
BANK DEUTSCHER LÄNDER
Translation: Bank of German States
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 50 Pfennigs ND (1949-1950) from Federal Republic of Germany made of Copper-nickel weighing 1.7g is that it was designed by the German artist and engraver, Reinhart Heinsdorff. Heinsdorff was known for his work on various German coins and banknotes, and his design for the Pattern 50 Pfennigs coin features a depiction of a German eagle on the obverse side, and a denomination of 50 Pfennigs on the reverse side. The coin was minted in 1949 and 1950, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
