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50 Pfennig

50 Pfennig Bank deutscher Länder

Germany (Bank deutscher Länder / Allied Occupied Zones and Early Federal Republic) · 1949

A German coin featuring a woman planting an oak sapling on one side, and the denomination and issuing authority on the other.

Year: 1949
Denomination: 50 Pfennig
Metal: Brass clad steel (Steel core plated with brass)
Grade: About Uncirculated (AU) / Extremely Fine (XF) with minor wear on high points.

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Overview

A German coin featuring a woman planting an oak sapling on one side, and the denomination and issuing authority on the other.

Historical significance

Issued during the post-WWII period by the Bank deutscher Länder before the formal establishment of the West German Bundesbank, symbolizing post-war reconstruction and the replanting of Germany.

Obverse (front)

A woman kneeling and planting an oak sapling into the ground, with the year 1949 at the bottom.

Reverse (back)

Large number '50' in the center with the mint mark 'D' below it, surrounded by the legend 'BANK DEUTSCHER LAENDER PFENNIG'.

Estimated value

$1 - $5 in circulated condition, up to $15-$25 in uncirculated condition

What drives this coin's value

Overall condition, mint mark rarity, and absence of corrosion or pitting on the steel core.

Grade assessment

About Uncirculated (AU) / Extremely Fine (XF) with minor wear on high points.

Mintage & rarity

Common for 1949 D, with tens of millions minted across various German mints.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check with a magnet (it should be magnetic due to the steel core) and verify weight and dimensions.

Notable varieties & errors

Different mint marks (F, G, J, D) representing various German mints.

Similar coins

Later West German 50 Pfennig coins issued by the Deutsche Bundesbank featuring the same 'Frau pflanzt Eiche' design.

Care & preservation

Store in a dry, low-humidity environment to prevent corrosion of the underlying steel core. Avoid harsh chemical cleaning.

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