Antique Banknote WWI 1914 Germany 2 Mark Darlehenskassenschein Imperial Eagle

This note is an extraordinary piece of World War I military history. Issued on August 12, 1914—just days after Germany entered WWI—it belongs to the emergency mobilization print runs. The Imperial government hoarded silver and gold coins for the war effort, leading to a massive coin shortage. These "Loan Bank Notes" (Darlehenskassenscheine) were printed to replace the missing metal pocket change.

Serial: 16·983886

Size: Approximately 110 mm x 70 mm

Security: Intricate red guilloché background webbing on both faces.

Condition: Very Fine (VF) circulated with folds

This is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.