As I might have stated in the past, I tend to favor money from Germany in my collection, both coins and currency. Partly because I like the designs, partly because I am a quarter German and partly for no reason whatsoever! This post here is what I've been able to aquire from Germany to date. I've heard of the Notgeld (Is that the right term?) and I think some of these may be the same. I have yet to aquire any catalogs so I am pretty much flying blind...for now...and just aquiring what I like!
This one was labeled 1920 but has 1921 on it. I found it interesting, and it came home with me!
This seems to be a 5000 Mark note from 1922. This is tied for the highest denomination in my collection.
This appears to be a 1 Mark note from 1937. It doesn't really show in the scan but the paper is on a yellowish stock.
I believe this is a note from the WWII occupation. Series 1944. From something I seem to recall reading, I think this is a note that was issued by the Russians. I don't see the small F from the notes I am sure were made by the USA. If it IS a note issued by the USA, wouldn't the dash mark make this the equivalent of a star note?
I have shown this note before but I have rescanned it (although I didn't do a very good job of it!). This note was brought home by a relative of mine who served in WWII, although I do not know who, as I had multiple relatives serve in the war.
Now, for Austria. I don't know why but I am drawn to Austrian issues. Through pure chance I have aquired a large selection (large for me-under 20 coins) of Austrian coins and now I've started to get some Austrian currency. As near as I can tell, I have no blood ties to Austria although my heritage on my father's side is a bit cloudy. So I just collect them because I am a collector and that is what I do!
This note, if it is from 1916 as dated, and it certainly appears to be even if not that exact date, was actually issued by Austria-Hungary.
And these here are from Austria by itself.
A very interesting note...a line drawing, deep blue, yellow red and pink...I like it! Even with the somewhat drab reverse.
I liked the village portrayed on this note.
This note, which came with the one posted directly above, also features a scene of a village...it seems that village scenes on notes tend to draw me to them!
I love this note's looks. It looks like early comic books (another passion of mine) The paper feels like it, too, although a little thicker the texture is the same. I just read
this article:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georg_von_frundsberg about the man on the note. This is the kind of thing I love about collecting currency and coins...a direct connection to history, and it furthered my historical knowledge, just by buying it! I have to wonder if the building on the back was his personal castle? It doesn't look much like a castle but castles of cource vary.
Well, that's all for now.
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