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5 Reichspfennig

The zinc 5 Reichspfennig coin was minted by Nazi Germany between 1940 and 1944 during World War II, replacing the bronze-aluminium version, which had a distinct golden color. It was worth or.05 of a Reichsmark. Made entirely of zinc, the 5 Reichspfennig is an emergency issue type, similar to the zinc 1 and 10 Reichspfennig, and the aluminium 50 Reichspfennig coins from the same period.

5 Reichspfennig

Nazi zinc 5 Reichspfenning coin, reverse with value and mint mark

John Alan Elson · direct scan by John Alan Elson · CC BY 3.0

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The zinc 5 Reichspfennig coin was minted by Nazi Germany between 1940 and 1944 during World War II, replacing the bronze-aluminium version, which had a distinct golden color. It was worth or.05 of a Reichsmark. Made entirely of zinc, the 5 Reichspfennig is an emergency issue type, similar to the zinc 1 and 10 Reichspfennig, and the aluminium 50 Reichspfennig coins from the same period.

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