Fifty Pfennigs, Coin Type from Germany (showing photos)

Fifty Pfennigs, Coin Type from Germany (issued 1949 - 2001)

Coin Type	Fifty Pfennigs

The 50 Pfennigs coin, abbreviated 50 Pf., was a small circulating denomination of the Deutsche Mark (German mark), which was the official currency of West Germany from 1948 until 1990 and later of unified Germany from 1990 until 2002. It was equal to one half of a Mark. The coinage was first issued under Allied occupation after World War II, by the "Bank deutscher Länder" (Bank of the German States) from 1950, then by the Deutsche Bundesbank (German Federal Bank) since 1957.

The coins were struck by five different mints:
- Berlin Mint - mint mark A (from 1990; Berlin was in a different country - the German Democratic Republic - before that)
- Munich Mint - mint mark D
- Stuttgart Mint - mint mark F
- Karlsruhe Mint - mint mark G
- Hamburg Mint - mint mark J

In 1998, the Stuttgart Mint and the Karlsruhe Mint merged to form the Staatliche Münzen Baden-Württemberg (SMBW) - State Mints of Baden-Württemberg, but retained their separate mint marks.

The fifty pfenning coin had a milled (reeded) edge until 1971, then plain edge later. It was made of copper-nickel, with composition Cu (copper) 75%, Ni (nickel) 25%.

In 1999, the Deutsche Mark was replaced by the Euro; its coins and banknotes remained in circulation, defined in terms of euros, until the introduction of euro notes and coins on 1 January 2002. The Deutsche Mark ceased to be legal tender immediately upon the introduction of the euro - in contrast to the other eurozone nations, where the euro and legacy currency circulated side by side for up to two months. Mark coins and banknotes continued to be accepted as valid forms of payment in Germany until 28 February 2002.

Obverse

The obverse features a kneeling barefoot young woman planting a small oak tree. The oak tree had been a German symbol for centuries. This scene represents the hope for the reconstruction of Germany after the war.

Below that, the year of issue: · [year] ·.

Obverse Inscription	[year]

Reverse

At centre of the reverse, a large numeral for the value: 50; below that, the denomination · PFENNIG ·.

Around above, the legend BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND, meaning Federal Republic of Germany.

The mint mark of the mint which struck the coin is a small letter between the value 50 and the word PFENNIG.

Reverse Inscription	BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND 50 · PFENNIG ·

Edge	Plain	Edge Inscription	None

Notes	Note that in the first year of issue (before the formation of the Federal Republic of Germany), the legend reads BANK DEUTSCHER LÄNDER (Bank of the German States). there is also a rare variety minted by the Karlsruhe Mint in 1950 with the same legend (in error).

Advertising

Royal Mint

Coin Type: Fifty Pfennigs - (38) Coins

Coin Name	Reverse	Obverse	Details
Fifty Pfennigs 1949			Material: CuproNickel Mints: - Stuttgart Mint: 45,118,200 - Hamburg Mint: 42,303,252 - Bavarian Central Mint - Munich: 39,108,000 - Karlsruhe Mint: 25,924,000 Total Mintage: 152,453,452
Fifty Pfennigs 1950			Material: CuproNickel Mints: - Stuttgart Mint: 143,510,450 - Hamburg Mint: 102,736,600 - Bavarian Central Mint - Munich: 100,735,000 - Karlsruhe Mint: 66,422,800 Total Mintage: 413,404,850
Fifty Pfennigs 1966			Material: CuproNickel Mints: - Stuttgart Mint: 9,605,100 - Hamburg Mint: 8,570,000 - Bavarian Central Mint - Munich: 8,327,999 - Karlsruhe Mint: 5,546,070 Total Mintage: 32,049,169
Fifty Pfennigs 1967			Material: CuproNickel Mints: - Hamburg Mint: 10,685,500 - Stuttgart Mint: 6,006,500 - Bavarian Central Mint - Munich: 5,207,000 - Karlsruhe Mint: 1,847,500 Total Mintage: 23,746,500
Fifty Pfennigs 1968			Material: CuproNickel Mints: - Bavarian Central Mint - Munich: 7,809,000 - Karlsruhe Mint: 6,824,023 - Stuttgart Mint: 3,003,000 - Hamburg Mint: 2,674,000 Total Mintage: 20,310,023
Fifty Pfennigs 1969			Material: CuproNickel Mints: - Stuttgart Mint: 16,809,100 - Hamburg Mint: 14,974,000 - Bavarian Central Mint - Munich: 14,561,000 - Karlsruhe Mint: 9,712,700 Total Mintage: 56,056,800
Fifty Pfennigs 1970			Material: CuproNickel Mints: - Stuttgart Mint: 26,460,140 - Bavarian Central Mint - Munich: 25,294,000 - Karlsruhe Mint: 11,965,200 - Hamburg Mint: 10,688,000 Total Mintage: 74,407,340
Fifty Pfennigs 1971			Material: CuproNickel Mints: - Stuttgart Mint: 29,754,000 - Hamburg Mint: 24,052,000 - Bavarian Central Mint - Munich: 23,401,000 - Karlsruhe Mint: 15,566,000 Total Mintage: 92,773,000
Fifty Pfennigs 1972			Material: CuproNickel Mints: - Stuttgart Mint: 30,051,000 - Hamburg Mint: 26,715,000 - Bavarian Central Mint - Munich: 26,016,000 - Karlsruhe Mint: 17,347,000 Total Mintage: 100,129,000
Fifty Pfennigs 1973			Material: CuproNickel Mints: - Stuttgart Mint: 9,003,000 - Hamburg Mint: 8,019,999 - Bavarian Central Mint - Munich: 7,819,000 - Karlsruhe Mint: 5,210,000 Total Mintage: 30,051,999
Fifty Pfennigs 1974			Material: CuproNickel Mints: - Stuttgart Mint: 21,071,000 - Hamburg Mint: 18,787,000 - Bavarian Central Mint - Munich: 18,299,000 - Karlsruhe Mint: 12,194,000 Total Mintage: 70,351,000
Fifty Pfennigs 1975			Material: CuproNickel Mints: - Stuttgart Mint: 15,046,000 - Hamburg Mint: 13,422,000 - Bavarian Central Mint - Munich: 13,098,000 - Karlsruhe Mint: 8,718,000 Total Mintage: 50,284,000
Fifty Pfennigs 1976			Material: CuproNickel Mints: - Stuttgart Mint: 12,091,000 - Hamburg Mint: 10,759,000 - Bavarian Central Mint - Munich: 10,454,000 - Karlsruhe Mint: 6,696,000 Total Mintage: 40,000,000
Fifty Pfennigs 1977			Material: CuproNickel Mints: - Stuttgart Mint: 12,051,000 - Hamburg Mint: 10,759,000 - Bavarian Central Mint - Munich: 10,451,000 - Karlsruhe Mint: 6,972,000 Total Mintage: 40,233,000
Fifty Pfennigs 1978			Material: CuproNickel Mints: - Stuttgart Mint: 12,054,000 - Hamburg Mint: 10,734,000 - Bavarian Central Mint - Munich: 10,454,000 - Karlsruhe Mint: 6,694,000 Total Mintage: 39,936,000
Fifty Pfennigs 1979			Material: CuproNickel Mints: - Stuttgart Mint: 12,089,000 - Hamburg Mint: 10,769,000 - Bavarian Central Mint - Munich: 10,489,000 - Karlsruhe Mint: 7,009,000 Total Mintage: 40,356,000
Fifty Pfennigs 1980			Material: CuproNickel Mints: - Hamburg Mint: 24,140,000 - Bavarian Central Mint - Munich: 23,360,000 - Karlsruhe Mint: 22,570,000 - Stuttgart Mint: 17,550,000 Total Mintage: 87,620,000
Fifty Pfennigs 1981			Material: CuproNickel Mints: - Stuttgart Mint: 29,901,000 - Hamburg Mint: 24,231,000 - Bavarian Central Mint - Munich: 17,991,000 - Karlsruhe Mint: 10,971,000 Total Mintage: 83,094,000
Fifty Pfennigs 1982			Material: CuproNickel Mints: - Stuttgart Mint: 28,978,000 - Bavarian Central Mint - Munich: 21,618,000 - Karlsruhe Mint: 19,788,000 - Hamburg Mint: 17,288,000 Total Mintage: 87,672,000
Fifty Pfennigs 1983			Material: CuproNickel Mints: - Stuttgart Mint: 24,075,000 - Hamburg Mint: 21,435,000 - Bavarian Central Mint - Munich: 20,875,000 - Karlsruhe Mint: 13,915,000 Total Mintage: 80,300,000
Fifty Pfennigs 1984			Material: CuproNickel Mints: - Stuttgart Mint: 13,564,000 - Hamburg Mint: 12,064,000 - Bavarian Central Mint - Munich: 11,764,000 - Karlsruhe Mint: 7,864,000 Total Mintage: 45,256,000
Fifty Pfennigs 1985			Material: CuproNickel Mints: - Stuttgart Mint: 18,054,000 - Hamburg Mint: 16,154,000 - Bavarian Central Mint - Munich: 15,756,000 - Karlsruhe Mint: 10,455,000 Total Mintage: 60,419,000
Fifty Pfennigs 1986			Material: CuproNickel Mints: - Stuttgart Mint: 2,444,000 - Bavarian Central Mint - Munich: 2,144,000 - Hamburg Mint: 2,144,000 - Karlsruhe Mint: 1,444,000 Total Mintage: 8,176,000
Fifty Pfennigs 1987			Material: CuproNickel Mints: - Stuttgart Mint: 645,000 - Hamburg Mint: 575,000 - Bavarian Central Mint - Munich: 565,000 - Karlsruhe Mint: 395,000 Total Mintage: 2,180,000
Fifty Pfennigs 1988			Material: CuproNickel Mints: - Stuttgart Mint: 4,845,000 - Hamburg Mint: 4,345,000 - Bavarian Central Mint - Munich: 4,205,000 - Karlsruhe Mint: 2,815,000 Total Mintage: 16,210,000
Fifty Pfennigs 1989			Material: CuproNickel Mints: - Stuttgart Mint: 42,045,000 - Hamburg Mint: 37,425,000 - Bavarian Central Mint - Munich: 36,445,000 - Karlsruhe Mint: 24,265,000 Total Mintage: 140,180,000
Fifty Pfennigs 1990			Material: CuproNickel Mints: - Berlin Mint: 150,000,000 - Stuttgart Mint: 67,545,000 - Hamburg Mint: 60,115,000 - Bavarian Central Mint - Munich: 58,545,000 - Karlsruhe Mint: 38,965,000 Total Mintage: 700,180,000
Fifty Pfennigs 1991			Material: CuproNickel Mints: - Karlsruhe Mint: 38,965,000 - Stuttgart Mint: 26,445,000 - Bavarian Central Mint - Munich: 23,145,000 - Hamburg Mint: 23,145,000 - Berlin Mint: 22,045,000 Total Mintage: 133,745,000
Fifty Pfennigs 1992			Material: CuproNickel Mints: - Stuttgart Mint: 21,645,000 - Bavarian Central Mint - Munich: 18,945,000 - Hamburg Mint: 18,945,000 - Berlin Mint: 18,045,000 - Karlsruhe Mint: 12,645,000 Total Mintage: 90,225,000
Fifty Pfennigs 1993			Material: CuproNickel Mints: - Stuttgart Mint: 19,245,000 - Bavarian Central Mint - Munich: 16,845,000 - Hamburg Mint: 16,845,000 - Berlin Mint: 16,045,000 - Karlsruhe Mint: 11,245,000 Total Mintage: 80,225,000
Fifty Pfennigs 1994			Material: CuproNickel Mints: - Stuttgart Mint: 9,045,000 - Bavarian Central Mint - Munich: 7,920,000 - Hamburg Mint: 7,920,000 - Berlin Mint: 7,545,000 - Karlsruhe Mint: 5,295,000 Total Mintage: 37,725,000
Fifty Pfennigs 1995			Material: CuproNickel Mints: - Bavarian Central Mint - Munich: 1,410,000 - Berlin Mint: 1,345,000 - Hamburg Mint: 195,000 - Stuttgart Mint: 65,000 - Karlsruhe Mint: 65,000 Total Mintage: 3,080,000
Fifty Pfennigs 1996 (mint sets only)			Material: CuproNickel Mints: - Berlin Mint: 95,000 - Bavarian Central Mint - Munich: 95,000 - Stuttgart Mint: 95,000 - Karlsruhe Mint: 95,000 - Hamburg Mint: 95,000 Total Mintage: 475,000
Fifty Pfennigs 1997 (mint sets only)			Material: CuproNickel Mints: - Berlin Mint: 115,000 - Bavarian Central Mint - Munich: 115,000 - Stuttgart Mint: 115,000 - Karlsruhe Mint: 115,000 - Hamburg Mint: 115,000 Total Mintage: 575,000
Fifty Pfennigs 1998 (mint sets only)			Material: CuproNickel Mints: - Berlin Mint: 115,000 - Bavarian Central Mint - Munich: 115,000 - Stuttgart Mint: 115,000 - Karlsruhe Mint: 115,000 - Hamburg Mint: 115,000 Total Mintage: 575,000
Fifty Pfennigs 1999 (mint sets only)			Material: CuproNickel Mints: - Berlin Mint: 115,000 - Bavarian Central Mint - Munich: 115,000 - SMBW - Stuttgart: 115,000 - SMBW - Karlsruhe: 115,000 - Hamburg Mint: 115,000 Total Mintage: 575,000
Fifty Pfennigs 2000 (mint sets only)			Material: CuproNickel Mints: - Berlin Mint: 115,000 - Bavarian Central Mint - Munich: 115,000 - SMBW - Stuttgart: 115,000 - SMBW - Karlsruhe: 115,000 - Hamburg Mint: 115,000 Total Mintage: 575,000
Fifty Pfennigs 2001 (mint sets only)			Material: CuproNickel Mints: - Berlin Mint: 208,000 - Bavarian Central Mint - Munich: 208,000 - SMBW - Stuttgart: 208,000 - SMBW - Karlsruhe: 208,000 - Hamburg Mint: 208,000 Total Mintage: 1,040,000

Advertising

Buy American Gold Buffalo Coins

Fifty Pfennigs: Details

Country	Germany
Currency	Deutsche Mark
From	1949
To	2001
Face Value	50 (x Pfennig)
Current	No (demonetised 2002)
Material	CuproNickel
Designer	Richard M. Werner
Technology	Milled (machine-made)
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size	20.0000 mm
Thickness	1.5800 mm
Mass	3.5000 g

Advertising

Gold Coins of the World: From Ancient Times to the Present

Fifty Pfennigs, Coin Type from Germany - detailed information