pfennige

Meanings

• noun

  German monetary unit, equal to 1/100 of an Euro.

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Variants

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pfennig , pfennige , pfennigs

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'pfeffen' meaning 'to pepper'. Originally, small coins made of copper or silver, peppered with various stamps and inscriptions.

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Trivia

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1. The Pfennig was the last German coin to bear the image of an emperor or king.

2. The Pfennig was often called 'Bleigeld' (lead money) due to its copper-zinc alloy composition.

3. The Pfennig was the smallest denomination of German currency and was used for small transactions.

4. The last Pfennig was minted in 2001, and it was no longer legal tender after February 28, 2002.

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Related Concepts

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1. Deutsche Mark: The German currency before the introduction of the Pfennig in 1948.

2. Euro: The current currency of Germany and many other European countries.

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Culture

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The Pfennig was the currency of West Germany from 1948 to 1999. It was replaced by the Euro in 2002.

How to Memorize "pfennige"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, round coin with a German denomination on it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the Pfennig with the number 100, as it is equal to 1/100 of an Euro.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic: 'Pfennig is a tiny coin, One Hundredth of a Euro, it's no join!'

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