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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Tbirde, post: 4156, member: 85&quot;]Yes, the German eagle clutching a swastika was the Nazi logo on these 1, 5 and 10 pfennig coins. The 1940-45 coins were made of zinc and that metal is very susceptible to &#039;rust&#039; resulting from moisture in the air or its environment. In zinc&#039;s case it is in the form of white spots or corrosion which will eventually turn the coin into an unidentifiable white lump of &#039;rust&#039;. A coin with no white at all should be kept in a dry, low humidity environment and would be worth more if it has no wear. Collector value of a coin depends on date, mint mark (if any), number minted and condition of a coin, including amount of wear, any dents, scratches or cleaning. These coins would have a mintmark letter below the denomination which may affect value but most of these were minted in large numbers and their tendency to corrode keeps their collector values low (usually &lt;$1). If you list them by denomination, date and mintmark I&#039;ll check to see if you have any &#039;treasures&#039;. You might also try a library for a copy of the Standard Catalog of World Coins for pictures, values and lots more interesting info.</p><p>I&#039;d be interested in seeing what other coins you have to offer as well.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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