German Mark, 5 note, 1942.

The image is of a 5 Reichsmark banknote, featuring intricate engravings typical of historical currency. At the center, there is an architectural depiction of a cathedral with a prominent tower and a sculpture of a lion on a pedestal. On the left side of the note, a woman in traditional attire stands holding a sickle, symbolizing agriculture or labor, while on the right side, a male figure is shown carrying a sledgehammer, possibly representing industry or craftsmanship. The text "Reichsbanknote" and the numeral "5" are prominently displayed, reinforcing the denomination. The artwork is set against a delicate pattern background, exhibiting the elaborate design style of the era, and there is additional printed text at the bottom likely related to legal or anti-counterfeiting measures.

The image is of a 5 Reichsmark banknote, featuring intricate engravings typical of historical currency. At the center, there is an architectural depiction of a cathedral with a prominent tower and a sculpture of a lion on a pedestal. On the left side of the note, a woman in traditional attire stands holding a sickle, symbolizing agriculture or labor, while on the right side, a male figure is shown carrying a sledgehammer, possibly representing industry or craftsmanship. The text "Reichsbanknote" and the numeral "5" are prominently displayed, reinforcing the denomination. The artwork is set against a delicate pattern background, exhibiting the elaborate design style of the era, and there is additional printed text at the bottom likely related to legal or anti-counterfeiting measures.

Name/Title

German Mark, 5 note, 1942.

Entry/Object ID

AM9999.365.11263

Scope and Content

German Mark, 5 note, 1942. Reichsbanknote, Reichsmark L-15207543, 5 Mark. Front has a portrait of a German youth, along with the seal of an Eagle and Nazi Swastika. Reverse has an image of the Lion Monument in front of the Brunswick Cathedral, and an image of a woman with a sickle and a man as a worker. Print on reverse warns that counterfeiting money is punishable by imprisonment of not less than two years.

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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