10 Mark - Köln Franz Stollenwerk
| Issuer | Cologne (notgeld), City of |
|---|---|
| Year | 1921 |
| Type | Emergency coin |
| Value | 10 Mark |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Porcelain (brown) |
| Weight | 2.90 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | Men05#13475.4, Men18#16902.4, Men22.2#16902.4 |
| Obverse description | |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | FRANZ STOLLENWERK 10 MARK |
| Reverse description | |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | KÖLN A. RHEIN |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
1921 - - 6 100 |
| Numisquare ID | 2178253240 |
| Additional information |
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Historical Context: This 10 Mark Notgeld coin, issued by the City of Cologne in 1921, emerged during Germany's Weimar Republic amidst severe post-WWI economic instability and hyperinflation. A critical shortage of official currency compelled municipalities like Cologne to issue emergency money. The "Franz Stollenwerk" designation likely refers to a local personality