I like the eagle on these. I pick them up any time I see them in the world coin bin at my LCS. I also like the 200 and 500 Mark.
Nice coin. For me Germany seems to be the best country for flea markets in Europe by far. Especially in and around Munich.
That is a slightly different coin. There are two types, one with the eagle and nothing but the eagle - and one that refers to the Constitution Day (Verfassungstag). Both are "mass" pieces and not expensive unless you care for a specific year or mintmark, or a proof piece. The inscription Verfassungstag 11. August 1922 may be a little confusing. That coin was issued to commemorate the third anniversary of the "Weimar" Constitution from August 11, 1919. Interestingly, that day was only semi-official, so it is somewhat surprising to see it commemorated on a coin. Christian
And just for fun, from the same period, 50 million marks 1923 Westfalia, gilded bronze, 32 g, 44.5 mm. My German teacher, who lived through the Great Inflation, told us that in that time they got paid twice daily so they could run out and buy something before the currency devalued further. This is why Germans HATE inflation. America, don't say "It couldn't happen here..."
Nice Pic. Looks like my avatar. There are some very specific circumstances that caused the German Hyperinflation that would not be applicable today due to technology and communication. Not saying it can't happen today, but not for the same reasons as Weimar Germany. Here is a decent book on the subject if anyone is interested. If you collect Notgeld notes or coins, this will give some background on the economic history of the times. When Money Dies: The Nightmare of Deficit Spending, Devaluation, and Hyperinflation in Weimar Germany by Adam Fergusson.
