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Latest revision as of 14:05, 6 March 2025

from the Mountain Groan Collection
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This coin was struck by the Germans 1915-16 as occupation coinage for Belgium. Zinc was used as the least valuable metal obtainable. As a result, it is a difficult type to obtain in nice condition.

Recorded mintage: 45,464,000.

Specification: 2.5 g, zinc, 19 mm diameter, plain edge.

Catalog reference: KM 80.

Sources:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

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