German Mark, 5 note, 1939-1945.

The image depicts an old five-unit banknote featuring intricate designs and patterns. At its center, there is an ornate circular frame that encloses an illustration of a grand neoclassical building, likely a significant historical or governmental structure with majestic columns. The design is symmetrically balanced with complex geometric shapes and lines radiating from the middle, exhibiting intricate detailing typical of currency artwork intended to prevent counterfeiting. The background has a textured pattern providing depth and enhancing the engraving's elegance. At the top right corner, The text surrounding the central design appears in a formal script, and the phrase visible suggests it pertains to validation or issuance. The muted color palette and design style indicate a historical banknote, likely circulated in an early 20th-century setting. The paper shows signs of age and wear, with faded sections and visible creases implying extensive handling over time, adding to its historical

The image depicts an old five-unit banknote featuring intricate designs and patterns. At its center, there is an ornate circular frame that encloses an illustration of a grand neoclassical building, likely a significant historical or governmental structure with majestic columns. The design is symmetrically balanced with complex geometric shapes and lines radiating from the middle, exhibiting intricate detailing typical of currency artwork intended to prevent counterfeiting. The background has a textured pattern providing depth and enhancing the engraving's elegance. At the top right corner, The text surrounding the central design appears in a formal script, and the phrase visible suggests it pertains to validation or issuance. The muted color palette and design style indicate a historical banknote, likely circulated in an early 20th-century setting. The paper shows signs of age and wear, with faded sections and visible creases implying extensive handling over time, adding to its historical

Name/Title

German Mark, 5 note, 1939-1945.

Entry/Object ID

AM9999.365.11259

Scope and Content

German Mark, 5 note, 1939-1945. Reichsmark M-12147208, 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