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500 Millionen Mark - Ruhr und Rhein
1923 year| Brass (Gilded) | 12.8 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | German notgeld (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1923 |
| Value | 500 000 000 Mark (500 000 000) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Brass (Gilded) |
| Weight | 12.8 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#267889 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Prometheus being attacked by a vulture
Edge
Smooth with lettering
Lettering: N O T G E L D ✩
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 500 Millionen Mark - Ruhr und Rhein 1923 coin from German notgeld (Germany) made of Brass (Gilded) weighing 12.8 g is that it was issued during a time of hyperinflation in Germany, specifically in 1923, when the value of the German mark plummeted, and the price of goods and services skyrocketed. This coin, with its high denomination and unusual material, is a unique example of the creative solutions that were implemented to address the economic crisis of the time.
