One Deutsche Mark was divided into 100 pfennigs. It was first issued under Allied occupation in 1948 to replace the Reichsmark and served as the Federal Republic of Germany's official currency from its founding the following year.

When was the Pfennig used?

The first 1 pfennig coin issued following the unification of Germany in 1871 was used by the German Empire from 1873 to 1889. An issue similar in design to the first was later introduced in 1890 and continued to be minted until 1916, when another similarly designed coin replaced it.

Where is a pfennig from?

pfennige (help·info); symbol Pf. or ₰) or penny is a former German coin or note, which was the official currency from the 9th century until the introduction of the euro in 2002.