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50 Reichspfennig

🇩🇪 Germany · 50 Reichspfennig · 1923–1947
Regular
Weight3.5 g
Diameter20 mm
Mintage 10,785,311 Combined across issues: A 5,051,180; B 1,124,302; D 1,260,000; E 949,280; F 1,210,113; G 460,006; J 730,430
EdgeReeded
Alignment↑↑ Medal
CompositionNickel
DesignerHans Herbert Schweitzer
ReferenceKM# 95, AKS# 42, J# 365, Schön# 89
Collector's Key World IDCKW-DEU-20689

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1938 Germany 50 Reichspfennig coins were minted?
10,785,311 were struck (Combined across issues: A 5,051,180; B 1,124,302; D 1,260,000; E 949,280; F 1,210,113; G 460,006; J 730,430).
What is a 1938 Germany 50 Reichspfennig made of?
Nickel, weighing 3.5 g.
What is the melt value of a 1938 Germany 50 Reichspfennig?
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 1938 Germany 50 Reichspfennig a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.