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50 Pfennigs (Bank of German States)

🇩🇪 Germany · 50 Pfennigs (Bank of German States) · 1948–1994
Regular
Weight3.5 g
Diameter20 mm
Mintage 152,453,000 Combined across issues: D 39,108,000; F 45,118,000; G 25,924,000; J 42,303,000; Proof issues: 452
EdgeReeded
Alignment↑↑ Medal
CompositionCopper-nickel
DesignerRichard Martin Werner
ReferenceKM# 104, J# 379, Schön# 102, AKS# 99
Collector's Key World IDCKW-DEU-20738

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1949 Germany 50 Pfennigs (Bank of German States) coins were minted?
152,453,000 were struck (Combined across issues: D 39,108,000; F 45,118,000; G 25,924,000; J 42,303,000; Proof issues: 452).
What is a 1949 Germany 50 Pfennigs (Bank of German States) made of?
Copper-nickel, weighing 3.5 g.
What is the melt value of a 1949 Germany 50 Pfennigs (Bank of German States)?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1949 Germany 50 Pfennigs (Bank of German States) a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.