This lightly circulated 1 Pfennig coin from 1991 was issued by the Federal Republic of Germany during the final decade of the Deutsche Mark. It features the iconic post-war oak seedling motif — a symbol of growth and renewal in Germany.
Issuing Country: Germany (Federal Republic)
KM Number: KM#105
Year: 1991
Mintmark: Varies (A, D, F, G, or J – specify if known)
Condition: Lightly Circulated
Composition: Copper-clad steel (90% Iron, 10% Copper)
Weight: 2.0 g
Diameter: 16.5 mm
Thickness: 1.38 mm
Edge: Smooth
Orientation: Variable ↺
Demonetized: 31 December 2001
Obverse:
Features an oak seedling centered above the date, encircled by the inscription:
BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND
(“Federal Republic of Germany”)
Design by Adolf Jäger
Reverse:
Shows the denomination "1 PFENNIG" in bold font, flanked by two ears of rye and a mintmark above.
Historical Note:
These coins were widely circulated during the later years of the Deutsche Mark and were eventually withdrawn in 2001 when Germany adopted the euro. Despite their small value, they hold historical interest for collectors, especially by mintmark, year, or transitional features.