Westerland/Sylt 1920 emergency money tear-off block, Sylter Creditverein
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1920
This collectible is an original emergency money (Notgeld) tear-off block issued by the Sylter Creditverein located in Westerland, Sylt, in 1920. The collection comprises a series of paper notes bound together in a block, with an associated cover sheet labeled 'O.V.
1916'. The individual notes within the block feature varied denominations, specifically five instances each of two Mark, three Mark, and ten Mark. The obverse of each note contains the printed denomination, specific serial numbers ranging from 1686 to 1690, and text regarding redemption conditions upon presentation of the note. The reverse of the notes features a signature. The printing is credited to Buchdruckerei Carl Meyer of Westerland-Sylt.
The physical block measures 8.3 cm by 11 cm. The overall presentation shows vibrant colors and is described as being in very good condition, preserving the historical character of this regional German fiscal document from the post-war inflationary period.
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Physical characteristics
- Material
- paper
- Dimensions
- 8.3 x 11 cm
Technical characteristics
- Format
- tear-off block
- Serial numbers
- 1686 to 1690
Design
- Obverse
- Denominations (Zwei, Drei, Zehn Mark), redemption text, serial numbers, printing note
- Reverse
- Signature
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
- Maker named in listing
- Buchdruckerei Carl Meyer
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- Issue or mint date
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- Material
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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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