Product Description

This original 1922 Germany 5000 Mark Reichsbanknote is a genuine relic of the turbulent economic period in the Weimar Republic, issued by the Reichsbank in late 1922. The note features classic period‑design elements: on the obverse a finely engraved portrait of the merchant figure (after a historic artwork), ornate border‑work and guilloche patterns, and the declaration of payment by the Bank’s main office in Berlin. The reverse carries decorative denomination markings, the imperial eagle motif, and anti‑counterfeit warnings typical of the era. en.numista.com+2de.numista.com+2

Though demonetised decades ago (as the Papiermark was replaced amid hyper‑inflation), this banknote retains strong historical and display appeal. As a window into one of Germany’s most turbulent monetary periods, it makes an excellent addition to collections focused on 20th‑century Europe, hyperinflation history, or obsolete currencies. Condition, legibility of print and serial numbers, and paper integrity will influence its collectible value — but even a circulated example offers a tangible connection to a remarkable chapter of economic history.