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Slesvig: Ephemera: Notgeld Currency - German Denominations

Notgeld, as represented in the Schleswig-Holstein post-WWI plebiscite region, was both a form of local emergency currency issued in response to severe inflation, and as an expression of the cultural and political themes of the day. The vast majority of the issued notgeld had German denominations. It was widely collected at the time of issue and much of it was actually issued for sale to collectors. As a result, the majority of notgeld were created as miniature works of art, often "signed" by the artists, and printed in vibrant colors and with obviously political designs and themes. The designs literally represent a "tug of war" between the competing interests of the Danish and German populations -- one actually pictures a "tug of war" between people of the two political sides!

Because many examples of the issued notgeld quickly went into collections, it is not unusual, now more than 100 years later, to encounter groups of them in superb, uncirculated condition; that is actually more the norm than the exception. Often the most beautiful designs are relatively inexpensive (because they were saved by collectors) while some of the mundane designs are now scarce. Though not philatelic, the designs can include stamps (scarce). However, philatelists often enjoy notgeld because of the wonderful graphics and historical link to the 1920 Slesvig / Schleswig stamps and postal history of the plebiscite era.

Notgeld Currency - German Denominations

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401378

Slesvig Notgeld: Süderbrarup 25 pf. Dragon and One of the "rare" designs that pictures a Slesvig Plebiscite postage stamp (10 mark, Zone 2)! Uncirculated VF quality.

ACTUAL item.

40.00

401386

Slesvig Notgeld: Dannenberg 10 pf. Town arms and town scene, small pink card. Uncirculated VF quality.

ACTUAL item.

SOLD

401382

Slesvig Notgeld: Eutin 50 pf. Temple and map. Uncirculated VF quality.

ACTUAL item.

10.00

401383

Slesvig Notgeld: Haderslev 10 pf. Bridge and text. Uncirculated VF quality.

ACTUAL item.

10.00

401384

Slesvig Notgeld: Schleswig 10 pf. Denomination and text, small orange card. Uncirculated VF quality.

ACTUAL item.

5.00

401385

Slesvig Notgeld: Schleswig 25 pf. Sunrise and river. Uncirculated VF quality.

ACTUAL item.

SOLD

401379

Slesvig Notgeld: Süderbrarup 25 pf. Dragon and coat of arms. Uncirculated VF quality.

ACTUAL item.

10.00

401380

Slesvig Notgeld: Süderbrarup 25 pf. Dragon and crowd of people. Uncirculated VF quality.

ACTUAL item.

10.00

401381

Slesvig Notgeld: Süderbrarup 25 pf. Dragon and flags. Uncirculated VF quality.

ACTUAL item.

SOLD

401388

Slesvig Notgeld: Süderbrarup 1 mk. Crowd and tree. Uncirculated VF quality.

ACTUAL item.

SOLD

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401387

Slesvig Notgeld: Süderbrarup 3 mk. Lake and cattle. Uncirculated VF quality.

ACTUAL item.

SOLD

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