German Mark, 5 note, 1939-1945.

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The image depicts an old banknote with intricate designs and patterns. At the center is an architectural illustration, possibly a historic building, surrounded by ornate circular designs and geometric patterns. The border features fine detailing, reminiscent of security features found on traditional currency. Numbers are handwritten at the top right, while the left and right edges have vertical text in a Gothic script, suggesting a message or legal disclaimer. The overall appearance is slightly aged, with visible creases and discoloration, indicating its historical nature and potential value as a collectible item.

The image depicts an old banknote with intricate designs and patterns. At the center is an architectural illustration, possibly a historic building, surrounded by ornate circular designs and geometric patterns. The border features fine detailing, reminiscent of security features found on traditional currency. Numbers are handwritten at the top right, while the left and right edges have vertical text in a Gothic script, suggesting a message or legal disclaimer. The overall appearance is slightly aged, with visible creases and discoloration, indicating its historical nature and potential value as a collectible item.

Name/Title

German Mark, 5 note, 1939-1945.

Entry/Object ID

AM9999.365.11257

Scope and Content

German Mark, 5 note, 1939-1945. Reichsmark L-17991967, 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.

Lexicon

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Currency, Money, Paper money, Nazis

Search Terms

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

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Currency

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Aug 30, 2011