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== Groschen ==
== Groschen ==
[[File:Groschen.jpg|thumb|The front of the Groschen shows a crescent, the back shows a star.]]
[[File:Groschen.jpg|thumb|The front of the Groschen shows a crescent, the back shows a star.]]
[[File:Stone coins.jpg|thumb|Stone coins]]
The design of the Groschen is even more varied than the Thaler. The contemporary design of crescent and star has only been around since 1917.
The design of the Groschen is even more varied than the Thaler. The contemporary design of crescent and star has only been around since 1917.


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60 Groschen are 1 Thaler.
60 Groschen are 1 Thaler.


By March 26th, 2024, 1 Thaler is worth €11.60, £9.62 or US$12.59. 1 Groschen is worth €0.193, £0.17 or US$ 0.21.
By March 26th, 2024, 1 Thaler is worth €11.60, £9.62 or US$12.59. 1 Groschen is worth €0.193, £0.17 or US$ 0.21.[[File:Stone coins.jpg|thumb|Stone coins]]
 
== Stone Coins ==
== Stone Coins ==
Stone coins, also known as Lapis (pl. Lapides) or Denari (pl. Denare) were a currency used in several parts of Europe before the introduction of Thalers and Groschen. They were usually polished river stones with patterns carved into them.
Stone coins, also known as Lapis (pl. Lapides) or Denari (pl. Denare) were a currency used in several parts of Europe before the introduction of Thalers and Groschen. They were usually polished river stones with patterns carved into them.