Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz issued this zinc notgeld piece in 1921 as Germany's small-change shortage dragged well past the armistice. Municipal authorities across Bavaria had been filling the gap since 1918, but zinc issues from 1921 represent a second wave — by then, the Reichsmark's instability made even token production a moving target. Funck 366.1B indicates a distinct die variety within the Neumarkt series, suggesting the city ran multiple production runs as demand persisted.
Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz issued this zinc notgeld piece in 1921 as Germany's small-change shortage dragged well past the armistice. Municipal authorities across Bavaria had been filling the gap since 1918, but zinc issues from 1921 represent a second wave — by then, the Reichsmark's instability made even token production a moving target. Funck 366.1B indicates a distinct die variety within the Neumarkt series, suggesting the city ran multiple production runs as demand persisted.