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50 Reichspfennig
| Nickel | 3.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Germany (1871-1948) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Reich (1933-1945) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1938-1939 |
| Value | 50 Reichspfennig (0.50 RM) |
| Currency | Reichsmark (1924-1948) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 August 1940 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#15869 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 19% |
Reverse
The denomination in the center
Lettering:
Reichspfennig
50
Engraver: H. H. Schweitzer
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This type of coin was issued from March 21, 1938, and demonetized on August 1, 1940.The vintage 1937 A exists as a pattern coin as well as the proof version of the 1938 F coin.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Reichspfennig coin from Germany (1871-1948) is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in Germany. The coin was introduced in 1938, just a year after Adolf Hitler's Nazi Party came to power, and it remained in circulation until the end of World War II in 1945. During this time, the German economy was heavily controlled by the government, and the production of coins like the 50 Reichspfennig was closely monitored to ensure that it aligned with the Nazi regime's policies. Despite the turbulent times, the coin remains a popular collector's item today, with many people interested in its historical significance and the story it tells about a pivotal period in world history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 A | 5051180 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1938 B | 1124302 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1938 D | 1260000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1938 E | 949280 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1938 F | 1210113 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1938 G | 460006 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1938 J | 730430 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1939 A | 15036735 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1939 B | 2826184 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1939 D | 3648000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1939 E | 1923822 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1939 F | 2602077 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1939 G | 1564517 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1939 J | 2113685 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Reichspfennig 1938-1939 coin.
