5 Reichspfennig (World War II German coin)
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| Value | 5 Reichspfennig |
|---|---|
| Mass | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Composition | 100% Zn |
| Years of minting | 1940-1944 |
| Obverse | |
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| Design | Reichsadler with swastika. Lettering: Deutsches Reich 1941 |
| Reverse | |
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| Design | Denomination and two oak leaves. Mintmark below the denomination and between leaves. Lettering: 5 Reichspfennig A |
The zinc 5 Reichspfennig coin was minted by Nazi Germany between 1940 and 1944 during World War II, replacing the bronze-aluminium version, which had a distinct golden color. It was worth 1⁄20 or .05 of a Reichsmark. Made entirely of zinc, the 5 Reichspfennig is an emergency issue type, similar to the zinc 1 and 10 Reichspfennig, and the aluminium 50 Reichspfennig coins from the same period.
