German Notgeld - Emergency Money

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These are two pieces of German Notgeld also known as emergency money used from 1914-1923. The money was issued by town savings banks, municipalities, private and state owned firms and was not legal tender but was a mutually accepted means of payment. The notes can be coins or made out of leather, silk, linen, paper, porcelain, etc.

The two notes I have are made out of linen and are very colorful.

Bob

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The second set.