Even "high" denomination paper notes with multiple zeroes ... serve as "small change" during exciting times. That shinplasters have long been "loose change"... makes plastic Transnistrian "coins" less horrifying.
Germany 50 Pfennig 1922 f. Made from aluminum 1.54g and 23 mm diameter. Unfortunate hit on the wheat stalk side. According to Numista says "Hard work pays off".
I am the same way, when I go out and only find small change that worth 1c-75 cents, It still exciting.