50 Pfennigs - Westerholt 1920 front 50 Pfennigs - Westerholt 1920 back
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50 Pfennigs - Westerholt

1920 year
Iron 6.1 g 25.8 mm
Description
Issuer
Municipality of Westerholt (Prussian province of Westphalia)
Period
Weimar Republic (1918-1933)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1920
Value
50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Iron
Weight
6.1 g
Diameter
25.8 mm
Thickness
1.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#228495
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Legend surrounding with denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NOTGELD 1920
50
✶ PFENNIG ✶

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Westerholt 1920 coin is that it was issued during a time of hyperinflation in Germany, specifically during the Weimar Republic (1919-1933). The coin's value was equivalent to 50 pfennigs, which was a significant amount at the time, but due to the inflation, it quickly lost its value and became worthless. This coin is now a rare collector's item and serves as a reminder of the economic struggles Germany faced in the early 20th century.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1920  10000 - - - - - -

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