Łódź (Litzmannstadt) ghetto scrip, 10 pfennig coin

Identifier
irn11676
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 1996.53.1
Dates
1 Jan 1942 - 31 Dec 1942
Level of Description
Item
Languages
  • German
Source
EHRI Partner

Web Source

https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn11676

Extent and Medium

overall: | Diameter: 0.750 inches (1.905 cm)

Archival History

The coin was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1996 by John Gorto.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of John Gorto

Scope and Content

Coin used in the Łódź [Litzmannstadt] Ghetto during the Holocaust.

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

recto: "DER AELTESTE DER JUDEN IN LITZMANNSTADT"; verso: date "1942" on Star of David center surrounded by "Quittung Ueber/10/PFENNIG"; coin encased in plastic sleeve on cardboard; card = 2" x 2"

Subjects

  • Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)--Economic aspects--Poland--Łódź.
  • Poland--History--Occupation, 1939-1945.
  • Jewish ghettos--Economic aspects--Poland--Łódź.
  • Jewish councils--Economic aspects--Poland--Łódź.
  • World War, 1939-1945--Economic aspects--Poland.

Genre

  • Object
  • Exchange Media
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