German Mark, 2 note, 1937.

The image features an old German banknote with a denomination of two Rentenmark, prominently displaying the large words "Zwei Rentenmark" in an ornate Gothic font. The note is surrounded by an intricate pattern and has the serial number "F-80 431684" printed on it. Below the denomination, there is text indicating its issuance, referencing Berlin and the date of 20th January 1927, during a period of significant economic reform in Germany. The German text outlines its validity and authority from the Deutsche Rentenbank. The overall appearance suggests historical significance, with visible signs of wear and aging on the paper, hinting at its use in post-World War I Germany as a means to stabilize the economy after hyperinflation.

The image features an old German banknote with a denomination of two Rentenmark, prominently displaying the large words "Zwei Rentenmark" in an ornate Gothic font. The note is surrounded by an intricate pattern and has the serial number "F-80 431684" printed on it. Below the denomination, there is text indicating its issuance, referencing Berlin and the date of 20th January 1927, during a period of significant economic reform in Germany. The German text outlines its validity and authority from the Deutsche Rentenbank. The overall appearance suggests historical significance, with visible signs of wear and aging on the paper, hinting at its use in post-World War I Germany as a means to stabilize the economy after hyperinflation.

Name/Title

German Mark, 2 note, 1937.

Entry/Object ID

AM9999.365.11287

Scope and Content

German Mark, 2 note, 1937. Rentenmark F-80331684, 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.

Lexicon

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Currency, Money, Paper money

Search Terms

Reichsmark, Germany, German Money

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Object Name

Currency

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Aug 30, 2011