What is the value of a 1940 Bank Deutscher Lander Pfennig 50?

Answer 1

These were among the first coins issued following WW II and before the formation of the German Federal Republic. The wording means "Bank of the German states". According to sammler.com (a collector's site, in German) the value of a 10 pfennig piece from 1949 depends heavily on its condition. At the low end, for a coin with typical circulation wear, it might retail for

Answer 2

These were among the first official coins issued by the Federal Republic of Germany after WW2. The phrase "Bank Deutscher Länder" means "Bank of the German States", which preceded the federal bank established in 1950. They remained in circulation until the euro was adopted in 2002.

In average circulated condition, this coin retails for about US$1.50. In Very Fine condition, retail is between $22 and $30 depending on its mint mark. Uncirculated specimens can go as high as $90 but these are not that easy to come by.

Answer 3

During 1948-50, coins were struck in huge quantities to help restart Germany's economy following WW2. These remained in circulation up till the euro was introduced in 2002. The most common 1pf piece from that year has an F mint mark on the front and might retail for $1 to $1.50 in average condition. Other mint marks are worth about $2. Dealers will pay less, of course.

Answer 4

The Bank Deutscher Länder (German States Bank) was formed by the western Allies after WW2 so your coin's date must be 1949 or 1950, not 1940. Look for the mint mark underneath the "50". If it's a 1949 coin with a D, F, G, or J it is worth about $2.25 retail. However if it is a 1950 coin with a G, it's worth about $1,000 and you should have it authenticated by a dealer who specializes in German coins.

Answer 5

About $1.50 in average condition. However, the value of these coins goes up sharply if they're in better shape. In VF condition - i.e. only slight wear is visible - a 1949-F 10 pf coin might retail for about $25.

These coins were minted shortly before formation of the Federal Republic of Germany. Because there was no central government at that time, coins were issued jointly by the states (Länder). When the Federal Republic was founded the next year, the same sizes and designs were kept but the wording was changed to Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Länder coins remained in circulation along with BRD coins until the euro was adopted in 2002.

Answer 6

These coins were issued by the German States' Bank (Bank Deutscher Länder) which was established in occupied post-WWII Germany prior to the formation of the Federal Republic.

As of 03/2010 they retail for about US 50¢ in worn condition and $1.50 with somewhat less wear. Those with very little wear are much scarcer and retail in the $25 range except for those with a G mint mark; these can bring about $35.

Answer 7

sammler.com, a major German collectibles site, lists the following approximate retail values as of 11/2015:

"D" mint mark (München [Munich]):

Slightly worn - US$1.70

Almost no wear - US$11.00

Uncirculated - US$44.00

"F" (Stuttgart):

Slightly worn - $1.70

Almost no wear - $11.00

Uncirculated - $44.00

"G" (Karlsruhe):

Slightly worn - $2.20

Almost no wear - $16.50

Uncirculated - $55.00

"J" (Hamburg):

Slightly worn - $1.70

Almost no wear - $11.00

Uncirculated - $44.00

Note: Don't confuse this coin with the much rarer 1950 G 50 pfennig coin issued by the Bank Deutscher Länder (Bank of the German States). This is the last coin bearing that inscription to be minted, and was issued after the Federal Republic had been created. Only 30,000 were made and only at the Karlsruhe Mint; millions more carrying the new inscription Bundesrepublik Deutschland were struck at other mints.

Answer 8

sammler.com, a major German collectibles site, lists the following approximate retail values as of 01/2014:

"D" mint mark (München [Munich]):

Slightly worn - US$3.50

Almost no wear - US$21.00

Uncirculated - US$49.00

"F" (Stuttgart):

Slightly worn - $3.50

Almost no wear - $16.80

Uncirculated - $42.00

"G" (Karlsruhe):

Slightly worn - $5.60

Almost no wear - $28.00

Uncirculated - $70.00

"J" (Hamburg):

Slightly worn - $5.60

Almost no wear - $21.00

Uncirculated - $70.00

These were among the first official coins issued by the Federal Republic of Germany after WW2. The phrase "Bank Deutscher Länder" means "Bank of the German States", which preceded the federal bank established in 1950. They remained in circulation until the euro was adopted in 2002.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

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