This listing is for one 1918 5 Mark Altona Germany emergency notgeld banknote, as pictured. Issued in Altona on November 2nd, 1918. Beautiful intricate design with bright colors, late WWI era banknote. Excellent condition. Great addition to any collection!
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.
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 106 years old this year!
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1918 5 Mark German Paper Note - Altona City Emergency Notgeld - Good Condition, WWI note - 1918 Five Mark Altona Germany Note