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1 Pfennig

🇩🇪 Germany · 1 Pfennig · 1948–1994
Regular
Weight2 g
Diameter16.5 mm
Mintage 471,897,000 Combined across issues: D 116,612,000; F 157,393,000; G 77,674,000; J 120,218,000; reported issues only — 1 further variety unpublished; Proof issues: 34,200
EdgePlain
CompositionCopper clad iron
DesignerAdolf Jäger
ReferenceKM# 105, J# 380, Schön# 103, AKS# 118
Collector's Key World IDCKW-DEU-23821

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1971 Germany 1 Pfennig coins were minted?
471,897,000 were struck (Combined across issues: D 116,612,000; F 157,393,000; G 77,674,000; J 120,218,000; reported issues only — 1 further variety unpublished; Proof issues: 34,200).
What is a 1971 Germany 1 Pfennig made of?
Copper clad iron, weighing 2 g.
What is the melt value of a 1971 Germany 1 Pfennig?
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 1971 Germany 1 Pfennig a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.