German Mark, 20 note, 1929.

The image depicts a historical 20 Reichsmark banknote with intricate design features. In the central area, there is a circular watermark containing a profile portrait. On either side of the watermark are two cherubs, each depicted with flowing drapery, one holding fruit and the other gesturing outwardly. The denomination "20" is prominently displayed at each top corner. The text "Reichsbanknote" is printed beneath the watermark, and a serial number "Y 1788883" is visible in red ink at the bottom and left. The banknote is printed with intricate patterns, indicative of its time, and has a pale, aged appearance.

The image depicts a historical 20 Reichsmark banknote with intricate design features. In the central area, there is a circular watermark containing a profile portrait. On either side of the watermark are two cherubs, each depicted with flowing drapery, one holding fruit and the other gesturing outwardly. The denomination "20" is prominently displayed at each top corner. The text "Reichsbanknote" is printed beneath the watermark, and a serial number "Y 1788883" is visible in red ink at the bottom and left. The banknote is printed with intricate patterns, indicative of its time, and has a pale, aged appearance.

Name/Title

German Mark, 20 note, 1929.

Entry/Object ID

AM9999.365.11218

Scope and Content

German Mark, 20 note, 1929. Reichsbanknote, Reichsmark, Y-17888838, 20 Mark. Portrait on front of Werner von Siemens. Reverse has an image of a work with a hammer surrounded by Cherubs. Issued on the authority of the Act of 30 August 1924. Control stamp on the front. Print on reverse warns that counterfeiting money is punishable by imprisonment of not less than two years.

Lexicon

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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

Sep 1, 2011

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Werner von Siemens