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50 Pfennigs - Weener ND

1921 year
Aluminium - 24.0 mm
Description
Issuer
District of Weener (Prussian province of Hanover)
Issuing entity
Kreissparkasse Weener
Period
Weimar Republic (1918-1933)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1921
Value
50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Aluminium
Diameter
24.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#356178
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Pearl rim, coat of arms flanked by legend

Lettering:
EALA FRIA FRESENA

L. CHR. LAUER NUERNBERG

Edge

Plain

Comment

Were put into circulation in 1921 and banned again shortly after they were issued due to the lack of official approval for issuing emergency money.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Weener ND (1921) coin is that it was made of aluminum, which was a unusual choice for coinage at the time. Aluminum was not widely used in coin production until the mid-20th century, so this coin is a rare example of an early use of the metal in coinage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1921)  2000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pfennigs - Weener ND (1921) coin.