Notgeld issued in 1914


The notgeld issues of 1914 do tend to be more drab and plainer looking than the notgeld which were issued after the end of WWI. In 1914, there was a real 'necessity' for small change money. The later issues really boomed because they met a need in the collecting market!!!

The above 'Gutsverwaltung' notes were issued in Lopischewo b. Ritchenwalde (Posen) and have no written date, although the date is known to be 8th August 1914. They are 'speilkarton' pieces (made from playing cards) and they are extremely rare due to the very small numbers that were actually issued. They made 200 of the 50pf piece, 336 of the 1m piece, 164 of the 3m piece and only 100 of the 5m piece! It is not known how many of these pieces exist today. 4 similar pieces were sold in 2004, for over 500 euros).

The only other German towns that issued 'spielkarton'notgeld, between 1914-1923, that I know of are;

Bretleben, C.Zuchold, 20, 40pf, 1918

Marienwerder, R.Floeting, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20pf, 1920

Stralsund, G.Habeck, 5, 10, 25, 50pf, 1922


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