German Mark, 2 note, 1937.

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows an old, worn German banknote, specifically a "Zwei Rentenmark" from the Rentenbank, indicating a value of 2 rentenmarks. The note features intricate patterns and German text in a blackletter typeface, with a noticeable series of folds, creases, and a significant tear running down the middle. The serial number "B 19176129" is printed in red at the top, and there are signatures at the bottom of the note. The watermark patterns and age-related wear and tear give the note an antique appearance, reflecting its historical context from the post-World War I era of economic stabilization in Germany.

The image shows an old, worn German banknote, specifically a "Zwei Rentenmark" from the Rentenbank, indicating a value of 2 rentenmarks. The note features intricate patterns and German text in a blackletter typeface, with a noticeable series of folds, creases, and a significant tear running down the middle. The serial number "B 19176129" is printed in red at the top, and there are signatures at the bottom of the note. The watermark patterns and age-related wear and tear give the note an antique appearance, reflecting its historical context from the post-World War I era of economic stabilization in Germany.

Name/Title

German Mark, 2 note, 1937.

Entry/Object ID

AM9999.365.11278

Scope and Content

German Mark, 2 note, 1937. Rentenmark B-49420629, 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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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

Fair

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Aug 30, 2011