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50 Pfennigs - Radebeul-Dresden (Union Werke G.M.B.H.) ND
| Zinc | 2.1 g | 22.1 mm |
| Issuer | German notgeld (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.1 g |
| Diameter | 22.1 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#292061 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding beaded circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
50
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa: Metallplakate u. Blechemballagen
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was part of a series of emergency currency coins issued during a period of economic crisis in Germany in the early 1920s. The coin was made of zinc, which was a cheaper alternative to traditional metals like copper or silver, and it was designed to be easily identifiable and difficult to counterfeit. The coin's design featured a simple, bold design with the denomination "50 Pfennigs" prominently displayed on one side and the name of the issuing city, "Radebeul-Dresden," on the other. Despite its humble origins, this coin has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
