Categories Paper Money Germany
Paper Money
Paper Money shows in the way of printing the economic situation of the country. During a positiv economic period, the artwork is very intensiv. In a worse economic period, the prints are more simple.
Paper Money until 1914
In order of the foundation of the German Empire 1871 was the introduction of a common currency one of the most important task.
1st Worldwar 1914-1918
To the worldwar`s end, the value of the Mark was cut in half. Between 1914 and 1918 were Reichsbanknotes and loan office banknotes issued.
Banknotes of Inflation 1919-1924
After the worldwar`s end, the inflation started in Germany. In 1923 paper money was printed in 133 printing plants and 30 paper mills.
German Annuity Bank 1923-1937
The annuity bank was founded 1923 for stabilisation of the currency. The paper money was in circulation until 1945.
Bank of Empire 1924-1945
In the year 1924 the inflation money was changed into new Reichsmark. The rate was 1 trillion Mark = 1 Reichsmark.
Occupation Money 1st Worldwar
German Military- and occupationmoney in the 1st worldwar 1914-1918. Issued by the German Army or the state.
Occupation Money 2nd Worldwar
German military- and occupation money during the 2nd Worldwar 1939 to 1945. Mainly used in Europe.
Occupied German areas or territories in their own rights
Areas with German language and near to the German territories, but with an independant administration.
Banknotes of German Colonies
Banknotes of German Colonies between 1905 and 1918 from German Eastafrica, German Southwestafrica, Cameroon and German Guinea.
Other Editions
In the time of inflation 1919-1924, towns and companies isued token money. Many a time with a high level of decorative art.
Allied Occupation of Germany 1945-1948 after WWII
Germany with allied occupation 1945 to 1948.
Occupation money printed by american and soviet printing plants.
German Democratic Republic
In the year 1948 the Mark was introduced into the area of the GDR. The National Bank of the GDR existed until the German Reunion in 1990.
Federal Republik of Germany
founded 1949: Federal Republic of Germany
1949 - 2001 Deutsche Mark
since 2002 Euro (European Union)
European Central Bank
Since 2001, January 1st, the countries of the European Economic and Monetary Union are issuing common banknotes in the currency of Euro.