Antique Banknote Notgeld 1921 Germany Buxtehude 25 & 50 Pfennig Set Dog Emergency Notes

Hold a unique piece of history from the economic chaos following the First World War with this original pair of 1921 emergency currency bills, issued by the historic northern city of Buxtehude in Lower Saxony, Germany.

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Measures: Approximately 88 x 59 mm

Front: Layout features an elegant circular text border framing the bold central denominations, flanked by the official signatures of the City Magistrate and Mayor W. Meyer above a designated validity deadline of October 1, 1921.

Back: The reverse side showcases dramatic, silhouette-style artwork depicting a blacksmith striking an anvil alongside a watchful dog, underlain by bold Low German regional dialect text. The bottom border humorously contrasts this scene with a silhouette narrative illustrating the classic fairy tale of the hare and the hedgehog racing.

Condition: Choice AU