Antique Banknote 1923 Germany Reichsbanknote 100,000 Mark Large Hyperinflation

Own a fascinating artifact from one of the most chaotic economic periods in human history. Dated February 1, 1923, this "Hunderttausend" (One Hundred Thousand) Mark note was issued as the German Papiermark began its final, dizzying collapse.

Serial number: H-05181514

Security Verified: Oak leaf watermark and intricate green and purple guilloché pattern.

Measures: approximately 190 x 115 mm

Front: Features a portrait based on a painting by Hans Holbein the Younger, depicting a merchant. This artistic choice was a callback to Germany's stable, prosperous past during a time of extreme national crisis.

Back: Simple emergency design, reflecting the government's need to print money as fast as possible to keep up with inflation.

Condition: Lightly circulated, crisp with light edge wear and small nick on top edge.