50 Mark November 30, 1918

Obverse Image:
50 Mark November 30, 1918 front image

Reverse Image:
50 Mark November 30, 1918 back image

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Country: Germany

Series: 1915-1920 Issue

Value: 50 Mark

Date on Banknote: November 30, 1918

Substrate: Paper (regular/other)

Issuing Authority: Reichsbank

Banknote Type: Issued Note

Pick No.: 65

The Banknote Book No.: B220 a

Additional catalog references

Die deutschen Banknoten ab 1871 (Hans-Ludwig Grabowski, 2018): Ro.57a

Width: 144.00 mm

Height: 114.00 mm

Similar Banknote: None

Printer:

Watermark/Clear Window Description:
Hexagonal star pattern

Plate/Underprint Letter: None

Variety Description / Further Information:
Varieties: Numero-sign in front of serial number:
a) Numero sign with 2 lines below the "o"
b) Numero sign with 1 line below "o", regular N
c) Numero sign with 1 line below "o", but rolling N
d) Numero sign as "Nr." (for german "Nummer")

This note is called "Eierschein" (egg note) among german collectors, because of the oval white area on the reverse. Another nickname is "Bilderrahmen" (picture frame).

The note was quickly withdrawn after only 2 years of circulation, because it was massively counterfeited.

Security Details:
Watermarked paper;
No security thread.

Prefix/Suffix:
Series A-H, J-K.

"No." abbreviation type 1

Keywords:
None

Withdraw Date: January 21, 1921

Demonetization Date: July 31, 1921

Signatures

Obverse First Predominant Color: brown

Obverse Second Predominant Color: Unknown

Obverse Description:

German text, ornaments;
Counterfeiter warning.

Reverse First Predominant Color: blue

Reverse Second Predominant Color: brown

Reverse Description:

Two branches with bow tie;
Denomination.

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Sources:

Linzmayer, Owen W. The Banknote Book: Germany
Hans-Ludwig Grabowski Die deutschen Banknoten ab 1871 (21. Auflage, 2018)
Schmidt, Tracy L. Standard Catalog of World Paper Money, General Issues, 1368-1960. 16th edition

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