DEGUSSA EDELMETALLE GMBH HANAU Token

Brief Description

The token features a central design of a hand holding a bouquet of flowers, possibly roses, with the number '900' beneath the hand. Around the rim, it reads 'DEGUSSA EDELMETALLE GMBH HANAU'. The dots around the rim suggest a decorative border.

Historical Significance

Degussa (Deutsche Gold- und Silber-Scheideanstalt vormals Roessler) is a German company known for its precious metals and chemical products. Hanau is a city in Germany where Degussa had significant operations. This token, indicating 'Edelmetalle GmbH', was likely issued by Degussa for promotional purposes, as a commemorative item, or as a private token, possibly to mark an event, a branch, or even for internal use. The '900' could refer to purity (e.g., 900 parts per thousand, or 90% purity, common in silver or gold alloys), but without further context, it is hard to ascertain its exact meaning on this particular token. However, based on the material's appearance, it's not a high purity gold or silver token.

Estimated Value

As a private token or promotional piece, its value is mainly tied to its collectible interest rather than intrinsic metal value (unless it is indeed a precious metal not evident from the image). Estimated value could range from low, e.g., "$5 - $20" for a common promotional token, to higher if it's rare or made of a precious metal not easily discernible from the photo (e.g., if '900' indicates gold or silver purity). Given the common appearance and lack of clear precious metal indicators, it's likely on the lower end of collectible tokens.

Care Instructions

Handle by the edges to avoid transferring oils from your skin. Store in a cool, dry place, ideally in a non-PVC coin holder or slab to prevent environmental damage and surface degradation. Avoid cleaning it unless absolutely necessary and by a professional, as improper cleaning can significantly reduce its collectible value.

Created At: 2025-09-23T09:59:07.431190