German Mark, 50 note, 1933.

The image depicts a 50 Reichsmark banknote from Germany, featuring intricate designs and elaborate text in a mix of typefaces. On the right side, there is a detailed portrait of a man with curly hair, wearing glasses and a bow tie, enclosed within an ornate oval frame. The word "Fünfzig" is prominently displayed in a bold, stylized script above the number "50." A serial number, "Q.16938284," is printed in red in the upper left and lower right corners. Various signatures and smaller texts are visible, providing historical and issuing information about the currency note dated March 30, 1933.

The image depicts a 50 Reichsmark banknote from Germany, featuring intricate designs and elaborate text in a mix of typefaces. On the right side, there is a detailed portrait of a man with curly hair, wearing glasses and a bow tie, enclosed within an ornate oval frame. The word "Fünfzig" is prominently displayed in a bold, stylized script above the number "50." A serial number, "Q.16938284," is printed in red in the upper left and lower right corners. Various signatures and smaller texts are visible, providing historical and issuing information about the currency note dated March 30, 1933.

Name/Title

German Mark, 50 note, 1933.

Entry/Object ID

AM9999.365.11203

Scope and Content

German Mark, 50 note, 1933. Reichsbanknote Q-16938284, 50 Mark. Issued on the authority of the Act of 30 August 1924. Control stamp on the front. Front has a portrait of David Hansemann based off of an 1862 photograph, along with the seal of an Eagle. Reverse has an image of the mythological Messenger God Mercury who is surrounded by Cherubs. Print on reverse warns that counterfeiting money is punishable by imprisonment of not less than two years.

Lexicon

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Currency, Money, Paper money

Search Terms

Reichsmark, Germany, German Money

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Currency

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Aug 30, 2011