Federal Republic of Germany Deutsche Mark banknotes

Well documentedSupported by multiple reputable specialist catalogues or publications.

Period

1948-2001

Deutsche Mark banknote series issued for West Germany and later reunified Germany, withdrawn on the introduction of euro notes.

Historical context

The Deutsche Mark note series were issued by the Bank deutscher Lander and then the Deutsche Bundesbank.

Design

Obverse
Portrait subjects, historical figures on the final series
Reverse
Related motifs and security printing

Identification

Issuing authority
Early notes name the Bank deutscher Lander; later notes name the Deutsche Bundesbank

Catalogue references

No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.

Research required

  • Series dates and denomination lists to be transcribed from Bundesbank publications
  • Security feature descriptions to be sourced from the issuing authority
  • Pick numbers require transcription
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