🪙 About the 1994 10 Pfennig Coin

This coin was part of the Federal Republic of Germany's pre-euro decimal currency system. The mintmark "J" indicates it was struck in Hamburg. It belongs to the final years of the Deutsche Mark system before the adoption of the euro in 2002.

Specifications:

• Country: Germany (Federal Republic)

• Denomination: 10 Pfennig

• Year: 1994

• Mintmark: J (Hamburg)

• Composition: Brass-coated steel

• Weight: 4.0 grams

• Diameter: 21.5 mm

• Edge: Smooth

• Obverse: Oak leaves with "10 Pfennig" and mintmark

• Reverse: Stylized wheat ears and inscription: "Bundesrepublik Deutschland"

🕰 Historical Insight

By 1994, Germany was a unified democratic nation, and the Deutsche Mark was a symbol of stability and economic strength in Europe. This coin reflects the country’s modern identity, moving beyond Cold War division and Nazi history into a prosperous European future.

🧭 Collecting Note

Though still common, these coins are no longer in circulation since the euro's introduction. They serve as nostalgic pieces for those who remember life in Germany before 2002 and are a must-have for collectors documenting the full history of German coinage.