German imperial banknote of 100 marks
Record status
Individual type · partial
This object is a German imperial banknote (Reichsbanknote) printed on paper. It has a nominal denomination of one hundred marks (Hundert Mark) and is identified by the recorded serial number F · 00839641.
The paper currency is rectangular and printed primarily in dark blue and green inks on light-colored paper. One side presents detailed guilloche patterns and decorative strapwork framing, alongside the prominent denomination and the red serial number printed near the upper edge. The reverse side features matching decorative motifs flanking a large central numeral, framed text blocks, and intricate underprinting designed to prevent counterfeiting.
Evidence at a glance
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- Photograph views
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Country of provider
- Germany
- Holding institution
- Museum of City History Leipzig
Identification
- Source note
- Transcribed from the Museum of City History Leipzig collection record for this single object; how far it represents a wider collectible type has not been independently verified.
- Museum object name
- Banknote
- Museum object number
- /08547/Museu_ProvidedCHO_Stadtgeschichtliches_Museum_Leipzig_Z0057507
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- Issue or mint date
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- Mint or printer
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- Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue references
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