1920 Germany Senftenberg Notgeld – 25 & 50 Pfennig (3 Notes) Matching Coat-of-Arms Series

Description

Lot of three original German Notgeld (emergency money) notes from the town of Senftenberg (printer: Gebr. Parcus, München), issued just after World War I in the early 1920s.

All three notes share the same ornate front design with the city coat of arms inside a castle gate and Gothic script, with different colors and denominations.

You will receive:

1. 25 Pfennig note (blue)

   • Obverse: “Notgeld der Stadt Senftenberg” with large 25 in oval medallions and city arms in the center.

   • Reverse: Detailed view of the Stumpfer Turm and old town street scene, sepia style.

2. 50 Pfennig note – cows scene (green)

   • Obverse: Same coat-of-arms layout, denomination 50 Pfennig.

   • Reverse: Pastoral scene with cows lying in a field, decorative border and text.

3. 50 Pfennig note – text reverse (green)

   • Obverse: Identical to the other 50 Pf.

   • Reverse: Text and decorative design (variety within the series).

Condition

• All three notes are kept in rigid plastic sleeves (included).

• Paper shows light age toning and minor edge/corner wear appropriate for their age.

• No major tears or heavy creases noticed; colors remain strong and attractive.

• Please inspect the photos carefully – they show the exact notes you will receive and are part of the description.

Details

• Country: Germany (Weimar Republic)

• Town: Senftenberg

• Type: Local emergency money (Notgeld, Serienscheine)

• Denominations: 25 Pfennig (1x), 50 Pfennig (2x)

• Era: Post–World War I, early 1920s

• Themes: City coat of arms, historic tower, rural livestock scene

This is a nice small group for collectors of German Notgeld, Brandenburg/Prussian towns, or early 20th-century European paper money.

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