German Mark, 2 note, 1937.

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The image shows an old German banknote called a "Rentenbankschein," specifically a Zwei Rentenmark note. This note has a serial number F-85629123 printed in red at the top. The text is styled in Gothic script, characteristic for the period. The main text prominently reads "Zwei Rentenmark," which translates to "Two Rentenmark." It was issued based on a decree from October 15, 1923, as indicated by the text below, and the date January 30, 1937, is prominently mentioned. The issuing authority is the Deutsche Rentenbank, and there are signatures at the bottom. The intricate background design includes geometric patterns and an ornate border, with the number "2" prominently displayed on the right side.

The image shows an old German banknote called a "Rentenbankschein," specifically a Zwei Rentenmark note. This note has a serial number F-85629123 printed in red at the top. The text is styled in Gothic script, characteristic for the period. The main text prominently reads "Zwei Rentenmark," which translates to "Two Rentenmark." It was issued based on a decree from October 15, 1923, as indicated by the text below, and the date January 30, 1937, is prominently mentioned. The issuing authority is the Deutsche Rentenbank, and there are signatures at the bottom. The intricate background design includes geometric patterns and an ornate border, with the number "2" prominently displayed on the right side.

Name/Title

German Mark, 2 note, 1937.

Entry/Object ID

AM9999.365.11283

Scope and Content

German Mark, 2 note, 1937. Rentenmark F-85629123, 2 Mark. Issued on the authority of the Act of 15 October 1923. Control stamp on the front. Print on reverse warns that counterfeiting money is punishable by imprisonment of not less than two years.

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Currency, Money, Paper money

Search Terms

Reichsmark, Germany, German Money

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Currency

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Aug 30, 2011