Coin Identifier
10 Pfennig (Federal Republic of Germany)
10 Pfennig

10 Pfennig (Federal Republic of Germany)

West Germany (Federal Republic of Germany) · Circulated between 1950 and 2001 (Specific year is on the reverse side)

The obverse (shown) features the numeral '10' in the center above the word 'PFENNIG'. It is flanked by two stylized stalks of rye and bears a mint mark 'F' at the top, indicating it was struck in Stuttgart.

Country
West Germany (Federal Republic of Germany)
Year
Circulated between 1950 and 2001 (Specific year is on the reverse side)
Denomination
10 Pfennig
Metal
Copper-clad steel

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Overview

The obverse (shown) features the numeral '10' in the center above the word 'PFENNIG'. It is flanked by two stylized stalks of rye and bears a mint mark 'F' at the top, indicating it was struck in Stuttgart.

Historical significance

This coin was a staple of the West German Deutsche Mark currency system. Introduced after WWII, it symbolized the post-war economic recovery (Wirtschaftswunder) until it was replaced by the Euro in 2002.

Estimated value

$0.10 - $2.00 USD (Highly dependent on the specific year/mint mark on the reverse and condition)

Care & preservation

Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid cleaning or polishing as this can damage the copper plating and reduce numismatic value; if necessary, handle only by the edges to prevent skin oils from causing oxidation.