German Mark, 20 note, 1929.

The image displays a 20 Reichsmark banknote featuring intricate artwork, including a central oval portrait and detailed engravings of cherubs on either side. The words “Reichsbanknote” are prominently printed at the bottom, along with legal text warning against counterfeiting. The number "20" appears in all four corners, and a serial number is visible in red at the lower right. The bill's design presents a fine linen-like texture with elaborate patterns, encapsulating a historical aesthetic reminiscent of early 20th-century German currency. The overall color scheme consists of muted browns and tans.

The image displays a 20 Reichsmark banknote featuring intricate artwork, including a central oval portrait and detailed engravings of cherubs on either side. The words “Reichsbanknote” are prominently printed at the bottom, along with legal text warning against counterfeiting. The number "20" appears in all four corners, and a serial number is visible in red at the lower right. The bill's design presents a fine linen-like texture with elaborate patterns, encapsulating a historical aesthetic reminiscent of early 20th-century German currency. The overall color scheme consists of muted browns and tans.

Name/Title

German Mark, 20 note, 1929.

Entry/Object ID

AM9999.365.11217

Scope and Content

German Mark, 20 note, 1929. Reichsbanknote, Reichsmark, X-24636400, 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

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Currency, Money, Paper money

Search Terms

Reichsmark, Germany, German Money

Legacy Lexicon

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