1 Reichspfennig (World War II German coin)

The zinc 1 Reichspfennig coin was minted by Nazi Germany between 1940 and 1945 during World War II, replacing the bronze version. It is worth 1/100 or .01 of a Reichsmark. Made entirely of zinc, the 1 Reichspfennig is an emergency issue type, similar to the zinc 5 and 10 Reichspfennigs, and the aluminum 50 Reichspfennig coins from the same period.

1 Reichspfennig
Value1 Reichspfennig
Mass1.81 g
Diameter17 mm
Thickness1.25 mm
EdgePlain
Composition100% Zn
Years of minting1940-1945
Obverse
DesignReichsadler with swastika.
Lettering:
Deutsches Reich 1943
Reverse
DesignDenomination and two oak leaves. Mintmark below the denomination and between leaves.
Lettering:
1 Reichspfennig A

Mint marks

Mint mark Mint location Notes
A Berlin, Germany Capital of Nazi Germany
B Vienna, Austria (Wien) Capital of Austria
D Munich, Germany (Munchen)
E Dresden, Germany (Muldenhutten)
F Stuttgart, Germany
G Karlsruhe, Germany
J Hamburg, Germany

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Mintage

Prewar 1939b bronze version for comparison, note less aggressive eagle and larger swastika
Prewar 1939b bronze version of same value for comparison
1940
Year Mintage Notes
1940 A 223,948,000
1940 B 62,198,000
1940 D 43,951,000
1940 E 20,749,000
1940 F 33,854,000
1940 G 20,165,000
1940 J 24,459,000
1941
Year Mintage Notes
1941 A 281,618,000
1941 B 62,285,000
1941 D 73,745,000
1941 E 49,041,000
1941 F 51,017,000
1941 G 44,810,000
1941 J 57,625,000
1942
Year Mintage Notes
1942 A 558,877,000
1942 B 124,740,000
1942 D 134,145,000
1942 E 84,674,000
1942 F 90,788,000
1942 G 59,858,000
1942 J 122,934,000
1943
Year Mintage Notes
1943 A 372,401,000
1943 B 79,315,000
1943 D 91,629,000
1943 E 34,191,000
1943 F 70,269,000
1943 G 24,688,000
1943 J 37,695,000
1944
Year Mintage Notes
1944 A 124,421,000
1944 B 87,850,000
1944 D 56,755,000
1944 E 41,729,000
1944 F 15,580,000
1944 G 34,967,000
1945
Year Mintage Notes
1945 A 17,145,000 Rare
1945 E 6,800,000 Rare

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References

  1. "Nazi Germany Coin Mint Marks". Retrieved 2013-01-16.
  2. "1 Reichspfennig - Germany - 1871-1944 - Numista". Numista. Retrieved 2013-01-17.
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