1921 Germany Braunschweig Volksbibliothek Notgeld 50 & 75 Pfennig Set (2) – Book Design & Portraits
$38.00
Description
Up for sale is a lot of 2 original German Notgeld (emergency money) notes from the city of Braunschweig (Brunswick), issued in 1921 for the Volksbibliothek und Lesestuben (Public Library and Reading Rooms). These notes have a distinctive open-book design and colorful portraits of local cultural figures.
You will receive the exact two notes shown in the photos:
1) 75 Pfennig – Braunschweig Volksbibliothek, 1921
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Denomination: 75 Pfennig
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Obverse: Large open book with “75 Pf.” in red and Gothic script text, Braunschweig city shield, seal and writing instruments.
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Reverse: Street scene with half-timbered houses and church tower, plus portrait in an oval on the right.
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Series: Volksbibliothek und Lesestuben (Public Library & Reading Rooms)
2) 50 Pfennig – Braunschweig Volksbibliothek, 1921
- Denomination: 50 Pfennig
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Obverse: Matching open-book design with “50 Pf.” and text, rat and city arms.
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Reverse: Caricatured male choir with music staff and a portrait medallion on the right – a fun, musical theme.
Condition
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Both notes are kept in protective plastic sleeves (included).
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Colors are bright; paper shows only light age toning and minor edge/corner wear typical of lightly handled vintage notes.
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No major tears or heavy creases visible.
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Please review all photos carefully – they show the exact notes you will receive and form part of the description.
Details
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Country: Germany – Weimar Republic
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City: Braunschweig (Brunswick)
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Year: 1921
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Type: Local emergency money (Notgeld, Serienscheine)
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Theme: Public library, literature & music, portraits of local cultural figures
A nice small set for collectors of German Notgeld, Braunschweig issues, or literary/music-themed banknotes.