5 Pfennig

5 Pfennig 1949 Bank Deutscher Länder

Germany (West Germany under Allied Occupation) · 1949

The obverse features an oak seedling (an oak sprig with five leaves) with the inscription 'BANK DEUTSCHER LÄNDER' and the date '1949'.

Country: Germany (West Germany under Allied Occupation)
Year: 1949
Denomination: 5 Pfennig
Metal: Brass-plated steel

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Overview

The obverse features an oak seedling (an oak sprig with five leaves) with the inscription 'BANK DEUTSCHER LÄNDER' and the date '1949'.

Historical significance

Issued during the post-WWII occupation period before the formal founding of the Federal Republic of Germany. These coins were issued by the 'Bank of the German States' (Bank Deutscher Länder), the predecessor to the Deutsche Bundesbank, following the 1948 currency reform.

Estimated value

$0.50 - $5.00 (Value varies significantly by mint mark 'A', 'D', 'F', 'G', or 'J' and physical condition)

Care & preservation

Store in a dry environment to prevent the steel core from rusting if the brass plating is compromised. Avoid cleaning with abrasive materials or chemicals, as it can strip the thin plating.

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