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2 Pfennigs (magnetic)

🇩🇪 Germany · 2 Pfennigs (magnetic) · 1948–1994
Regular
Weight2.9 g
Diameter19.25 mm
Mintage 100,559,000 Combined across issues: D 26,190,000; F 30,160,000; G 17,379,000; J 26,830,000; Proof issues: 36,000
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↑ Medal
CompositionCopper clad iron
DesignerAdolf Jäger
ReferenceKM# 106a, J# 381a, Schön# 104a, AKS# 117
Collector's Key World IDCKW-DEU-24089

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1973 Germany 2 Pfennigs (magnetic) coins were minted?
100,559,000 were struck (Combined across issues: D 26,190,000; F 30,160,000; G 17,379,000; J 26,830,000; Proof issues: 36,000).
What is a 1973 Germany 2 Pfennigs (magnetic) made of?
Copper clad iron, weighing 2.9 g.
What is the melt value of a 1973 Germany 2 Pfennigs (magnetic)?
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 1973 Germany 2 Pfennigs (magnetic) a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.