10 Pfennig Notgeld coin from Saarburg, Germany, issued for emergency money
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| Management number | 5190888 | Release Date | 2025/08/19 | List Price | $11.39 | Model Number | 5190888 | ||
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10 Pfennig Notgeld coin from Saarburg, Germany, issued during the period of emergency money (Notgeld) in the early 20th century, specifically around 1917 or 1920.
Here's more about this coin:
Type of Currency: It is a form of "Notgeld" (German for "emergency money" or "necessity money"), which was issued by municipalities and local institutions in Germany and Austria during times of economic or political crisis, particularly during and after World War I, due to shortages of official currency.
Issuing Authority: This specific coin was issued by the district of Saarburg in the Rheinprovinz (Rhine Province), as indicated by the inscription "SAARBURG (Rheinprovinz) Kreis" on similar coins.
Material and Denomination: It is a 10 Pfennig coin, typically made of zinc during this period due to metal shortages.
Historical Context: Notgeld coins like this one were created to facilitate commerce when the central government's currency supply was insufficient, especially during the inflationary per
| Category | Vintage & collectibles > Antique > Collectibles |
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| Condition | Good |
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