German Mark, 50 note, 1933.

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St. Joseph Museums

The image displays an old 50 Reichsmark banknote featuring intricate artwork, with a central medallion depicting a helmeted figure in profile, flanked by two cherubs—one holding scales and the other a book. The denomination "50" is prominently shown in the corners, while the serial number is printed in red ink at the top left and bottom right corners. The background consists of wavy lines, creating a textured design. The text "Reichsbanknote" and other inscriptions in German appear below the central artwork, indicating the legal and financial context of the note.

The image displays an old 50 Reichsmark banknote featuring intricate artwork, with a central medallion depicting a helmeted figure in profile, flanked by two cherubs—one holding scales and the other a book. The denomination "50" is prominently shown in the corners, while the serial number is printed in red ink at the top left and bottom right corners. The background consists of wavy lines, creating a textured design. The text "Reichsbanknote" and other inscriptions in German appear below the central artwork, indicating the legal and financial context of the note.

Name/Title

German Mark, 50 note, 1933.

Entry/Object ID

AM9999.365.11206

Scope and Content

German Mark, 50 note, 1933. Reichsbanknote Z-7407332, 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.

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Currency, Money, Paper money

Search Terms

Reichsmark, Germany, German Money

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Currency

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Aug 30, 2011