1890-1915 - Deutsches Reich - 5 Pfennig

The Pfennig is an old German coin or note, which existed from the 9th century until the introduction of the euro in 2002.

The Mark gold currency, introduced in 1873 as currency of the newly founded German Reich, was divided as 1 Mark = 100 Pfennig. This partition was retained through all German currencies until 2001.

Following German unification in 1871, the country adopted the German gold mark as its currency in 1873. The name was taken from the mark banco. Coins denominated in gold marks were first issued in 1873, and gradually replaced the old coins. The mark banco was converted into the new gold mark at par. The Bank of Hamburg was incorporated as the Hamburg subsidiary into the newly founded Reichsbank (established 1876), issuing banknotes denominated in gold marks.[2]

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Germany - German Empire (1871-1918)
Source: catawiki.com

Catawiki number: 4059069
Category: Coins
Title: German Empire 5 pfennig 1903 (E)
Face value: 0,05 mark (5 pfennig)
Variety / overstrike: E
Era: Germany - German Empire (1871-1918)
Material: Cupronickel (Cupronickel)
Weight: 2.5
Diameter: 18
Thickness: 1.3
Shape: Round
Obverse: DEUTSCHES REICH 5 • PFENNIG • 1903
Reverse: E E
Edge: Plain
Mint mark: E (Muldenhütten, Dresden)
Number produced: 1.113.800
Krause and Mishler number: KM# 11

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5 Pfennig - Wilhelm II type 2 - small shield
Source: en.numista.com

Features
KM# 11
Country Germany - 1871-1948
Years 1890-1915
Value 5 Pfennig (0.05)
Metal Copper-nickel
Weight 2.49 g
Diameter 18 mm
Thickness 1.3 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized yes

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