German Mark, 5 note, 1939-1945.

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The image depicts the reverse side of a historical 5 Deutsche Mark banknote, characterized by an intricate design featuring a central illustration of a neoclassical building, possibly the Brandenburg Gate, surrounded by an elaborate pattern of geometric shapes and ornate detailing, which includes a series of interlocking circles, lines, and symmetrical motifs that create a textured appearance across the entire note, with the large number "5" prominently displayed on both sides. Accompanying the artwork, German text is vertically printed along each edge, including a mention of punishment for counterfeiting.

The image depicts the reverse side of a historical 5 Deutsche Mark banknote, characterized by an intricate design featuring a central illustration of a neoclassical building, possibly the Brandenburg Gate, surrounded by an elaborate pattern of geometric shapes and ornate detailing, which includes a series of interlocking circles, lines, and symmetrical motifs that create a textured appearance across the entire note, with the large number "5" prominently displayed on both sides. Accompanying the artwork, German text is vertically printed along each edge, including a mention of punishment for counterfeiting.

Name/Title

German Mark, 5 note, 1939-1945.

Entry/Object ID

AM9999.365.11255

Scope and Content

German Mark, 5 note, 1939-1945. Reichsmark O-8958513, 5 Mark. Front has a portrait of a farmer and a laborer, along with the Eagle and Nazi Swastika. Reverse has an image of the War Memorial Building in Berlin, Germany. Print on reverse warns that counterfeiting money is punishable by imprisonment.

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Currency, Money, Paper money, Nazis

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Reichsmark, Nazi, Brunswick Cathedral, Germany, German Money, World War II

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Currency

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

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Date

Aug 30, 2011