Collection of German Banknotes: 20 Mark (1914), 2 Rentenmark (1937), and 1 Rentenmark (1937)
Numismatics / Historical Paper Currency

Collection of German Banknotes: 20 Mark (1914), 2 Rentenmark (1937), and 1 Rentenmark (1937)

This is a grouping of three historical German banknotes presented in a clear protective sleeve. The primary note is a 20 Reichsbanknote dated February 19, 1914, featuring blue and greenish-grey ornate intaglio printing with brown-red serial numbers and seals. It displays heavy circulation wear, including significant edge fraying, tears at the bottom margin, deep vertical and horizontal folds, and general discoloration/soiling common for WWI-era paper currency. The second note is a 2 Rentenmark (Zwei Rentenmark) issued by the Deutsche Rentenbank, dated January 30, 1937. It features brown printing on a cream/tan paper background with a large '2' in the top right corner. The third note, oriented vertically, is a 1 Rentenmark (Eine Rentenmark) from the same 1937 series. Both Rentenmark notes show heavy creasing, soft corners, and significant yellowing/toning. All three notes exhibit Fraktur typeface and signatures from bank officials. The condition across all pieces is 'Fair' to 'Good' (VG) at best, given the visible structural damage, staining, and extreme handling wear. These represent transition periods in German monetary history, from the late Imperial era into the pre-WWII period.

Estimated Value

$10.00 - $18.00

Basic Information

Category

Numismatics / Historical Paper Currency

Appraised On

April 27, 2026

Estimated Value

$10.00 - $18.00

Item Description

This is a grouping of three historical German banknotes presented in a clear protective sleeve. The primary note is a 20 Reichsbanknote dated February 19, 1914, featuring blue and greenish-grey ornate intaglio printing with brown-red serial numbers and seals. It displays heavy circulation wear, including significant edge fraying, tears at the bottom margin, deep vertical and horizontal folds, and general discoloration/soiling common for WWI-era paper currency. The second note is a 2 Rentenmark (Zwei Rentenmark) issued by the Deutsche Rentenbank, dated January 30, 1937. It features brown printing on a cream/tan paper background with a large '2' in the top right corner. The third note, oriented vertically, is a 1 Rentenmark (Eine Rentenmark) from the same 1937 series. Both Rentenmark notes show heavy creasing, soft corners, and significant yellowing/toning. All three notes exhibit Fraktur typeface and signatures from bank officials. The condition across all pieces is 'Fair' to 'Good' (VG) at best, given the visible structural damage, staining, and extreme handling wear. These represent transition periods in German monetary history, from the late Imperial era into the pre-WWII period.

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