Germany 1, 5, and 10 Reichspfennig (Zinc) 1940 to 1945

From 1940 to 1945 Hitler's Third Reich issued 1, 5, and 10 pfennig coins in zinc. Most zinc coins turn black, but some retain a light gray color.

There are several coins which look similar and carry identical inscriptions. Be sure you have the right one. Their metallic composition is different, and, sometimes, their date ranges are different. Click on yours.

	1, 2, 5, 10 Reichspfennig (Bronze) 1936 to 1940
	1, 5, 10 Reichspfennig (Zinc) 1940 to 1945 [[[This page shows values for this coin]]]
	50 Reichspfennig (Aluminum) 1935 to 1944
	50 Reichspfennig (Nickel) 1938 and 1939

Here are approximate catalog values for the zinc coins that look like our picture at the upper right. Most coins carry *common dates*. Values for *better date* coins are for coins in average circulated condition. If your coin is not in the *better date* list, then it is a *common date*.

1 REICHSPFENNIG (ZINC) COMMON DATES, BETTER DATES ARE SHOWN BELOW
worn: less than $1 US dollar catalog value
average circulated: less than $1
well preserved: $1
fully uncirculated: $6

1 REICHSPFENNIG (ZINC) BETTER DATES
1943E: $2 average circulated
1944E: $2
1944F: $3
1945E: $50

5 REICHSPFENNIG (ZINC) COMMON DATES, BETTER DATES ARE SHOWN BELOW
worn: less than $1 US dollar catalog value
average circulated: $1
well preserved: $3
fully uncirculated: $8

5 REICHSPFENNIG (ZINC) BETTER DATES
1942E: $15 average circulated
1943B: $50
1944A: $12
1944G: $200

10 REICHSPFENNIG (ZINC) COMMON DATES, BETTER DATES ARE SHOWN BELOW
worn: less than $1 US dollar catalog value
average circulated: $1
well preserved: $3
fully uncirculated: $12

10 REICHSPFENNIG (ZINC) BETTER DATES
1943G: $12 average circulated
1943J: $45
1945A: $12
1945E: $30

These are catalog values. Use our Important Terminology page to convert catalog values to actual values.
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