Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia Currency, Occupied Czechoslovakia, 10 Kronen, 1942.

This is an image of a historical 10 Kronen banknote from the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia, dated 8th July 1942. The note features intricate floral and leaf designs surrounding the central text and a portrait of a young child with a solemn expression and curly hair. The text is in both German and Czech, indicating its use during the period of Nazi occupation, with the German "Zehn Kronen" and Czech "Deset Korun" denoting the denomination. The serial number "028735" is printed in red, and the note includes a phrase about counterfeiting being punishable. The note's worn texture and creases suggest it has been in circulation and the historical context is accentuated by the dual language, representing a time of political complexity and cultural intersection.

This is an image of a historical 10 Kronen banknote from the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia, dated 8th July 1942. The note features intricate floral and leaf designs surrounding the central text and a portrait of a young child with a solemn expression and curly hair. The text is in both German and Czech, indicating its use during the period of Nazi occupation, with the German "Zehn Kronen" and Czech "Deset Korun" denoting the denomination. The serial number "028735" is printed in red, and the note includes a phrase about counterfeiting being punishable. The note's worn texture and creases suggest it has been in circulation and the historical context is accentuated by the dual language, representing a time of political complexity and cultural intersection.

Name/Title

Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia Currency, Occupied Czechoslovakia, 10 Kronen, 1942.

Entry/Object ID

AM9999.365.11355

Scope and Content

Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia Currency, Occupied Czechoslovakia, 10 Kronen, 1942. The Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia was created by a decree from Adolf Hitler in 1939 and lasted until the surrender of the Axis Powers in 1945. The serial number is 028735, and the front has an image of a young girl.

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Currency, Paper money, Money

Search Terms

Czechoslovakia, Germany, Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia, Bohemia, Moravia, World War II, Axis Powers

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Object Name

Currency

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Sep 6, 2011

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Adolph Hitler