Rare 1918 Ansbach Germany 25 and 50 Pfennig Notgeld Pair - Complete Horse Rider Set - 1918 German Emergency Complete Pfennig Set

This listing is for the photographed Rare 1918 Ansbach 25 and 50 Pfennig German Emergency Notgeld Set of 2. Issued by the Municipality of Ansbach, Germany in the years following World War I. The reverse side of both notes depict different scenes of a man riding on horseback at the center. This is a complete set, including all notes issued in the series. Uncirculated (UNC) grade/condition, crisp notes! Excellent condition and a rare, interesting piece of history!

Notgeld was a form of emergency currency that was issued by individual German municipalities or institutions immediately after the First World War when Germany was experiencing a severe economic depression. Most notgeld contained an expiry date, after which the note was deemed invalid. The issued notes of individual municipalities and institutions pulled power from the national Reichsbank and helped to counter currency shortages from the war. Printed using recycled materials, these notes became a popular collector's item because of their attractive colors and designs, leading to the overprinting of notes and eventually hyperinflation.

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Rare 1918 Ansbach Germany 25 and 50 Pfennig Notgeld Pair - Complete Horse Rider Set - 1918 German Emergency Complete Pfennig Set