German Mark, 5 note, 1942.

The image depicts a 5 Reichsmark note with intricate designs, featuring agricultural and industrial themes. On the left, there is a figure resembling a female worker holding a sickle, representing agriculture, while on the right, a male figure holding a tool represents industry. In the center, a historic building, likely a cathedral, stands with a horse statue prominently on a pedestal in front. The words "Reichsbanknote" and "Reichsmark" are inscribed on the note, indicative of its denomination and origin. The ornate borders and detailed artwork convey both value and historical significance.

The image depicts a 5 Reichsmark note with intricate designs, featuring agricultural and industrial themes. On the left, there is a figure resembling a female worker holding a sickle, representing agriculture, while on the right, a male figure holding a tool represents industry. In the center, a historic building, likely a cathedral, stands with a horse statue prominently on a pedestal in front. The words "Reichsbanknote" and "Reichsmark" are inscribed on the note, indicative of its denomination and origin. The ornate borders and detailed artwork convey both value and historical significance.

Name/Title

German Mark, 5 note, 1942.

Entry/Object ID

AM9999.365.11265

Scope and Content

German Mark, 5 note, 1942. Reichsbanknote, Reichsmark X-5952140, 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

Search Terms

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

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Currency

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Aug 30, 2011