German Mark, 5 note, 1942.

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The image depicts a historical banknote labeled "Reichsmark," with the denomination of "5" displayed prominently in all corners. The design features intricate artwork, including two figures dressed in traditional attire on either side of a central vignette. The central illustration showcases a cathedral-like building with an adjacent statue of a lion perched on a tall pedestal, suggesting architectural significance. The backdrop combines detailed geometric patterns, contributing to the note’s artistic complexity. The word "Reichsbanknote" is prominently displayed at the bottom, and there are fine print warnings in German regarding the consequences of counterfeiting.

The image depicts a historical banknote labeled "Reichsmark," with the denomination of "5" displayed prominently in all corners. The design features intricate artwork, including two figures dressed in traditional attire on either side of a central vignette. The central illustration showcases a cathedral-like building with an adjacent statue of a lion perched on a tall pedestal, suggesting architectural significance. The backdrop combines detailed geometric patterns, contributing to the note’s artistic complexity. The word "Reichsbanknote" is prominently displayed at the bottom, and there are fine print warnings in German regarding the consequences of counterfeiting.

Name/Title

German Mark, 5 note, 1942.

Entry/Object ID

AM9999.365.11273

Scope and Content

German Mark, 5 note, 1942. Reichsbanknote, Reichsmark U-6146233, 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

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