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50 Pfennigs - Wunsiedel
1920 year| Zinc | 2.9 g | 23.6 mm |
| Issuer | City of Wunsiedel (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1920 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 23.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#160974 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Intertwined hands under the rising sun.
Lettering:
Aufwärts
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Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Bayern].Workshop: C.Balmberger, Nürnberg
Interesting fact
The 50 Pfennigs - Wunsiedel 1920 coin was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923). During this time, the value of the German mark (the national currency) plummeted, and prices for everyday goods skyrocketed. As a result, many Germans turned to alternative forms of currency, such as local emergency currencies like the 50 Pfennigs - Wunsiedel 1920 coin. These coins were issued by local municipalities and were backed by the city's credit, rather than the national government. Despite their low denomination, these coins played an important role in helping people purchase essential goods and services during a time of economic uncertainty.