1922 5000 Mark German Paper Note - Reichsbanknote - Choice of Lattice or Star Watermark - 1922 Five Thousand Mark Germany Note - P#81a/81b

This listing is for one photographed 1922 5000 Mark German banknote. Issues of this note have different watermarks, ranging in rarity and value. Choice of grid/lattice or star watermark, as identified in the variations. Excellent condition and great piece of history, making for an excellent addition to any collection! P#81a and P#81b (Pick Numbers 81a and 81b).

The Papiermark was the German currency from 4 August 1914 when the link between the Goldmark and gold was abandoned, due to the outbreak of World War I. In particular, the Papiermarks was the currency issued during the hyperinflation in Germany of 1922 and 1923.

This note is an example of the hyperinflation causing the banknotes to list higher values, such as this one, at 5000 Marks.

Banknotes were issued by the Imperial Treasury (known as "Reichskassenschein") and the Reichsbank, as well as by the banks of some of the states. Imperial Treasury notes were issued in denominations of 5, 10, 20 and 50 Mark, whilst Reichsbank notes were produced in denominations of 20, 50, 100 and 1000 Mark.

This note is 102 years old this year.

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1922 5000 Mark German Paper Note - Reichsbanknote - Choice of Lattice or Star Watermark - 1922 Five Thousand Mark Germany Note - P#81a/81b