50 mark 1914 — Germany ( Pick: 49b )
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Europe
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Banknote description
The banknote is a 50 mark issued in Germany in 1914. It is cataloged under Pick number 49b, identified within this issue. The denomination and year categorize it among documented banknotes of the period, with dimensions of 150 x 100 mm.
The front side design features the notation "1914 First Issue" along with the date "5.8.1914," displayed in black and lilac-red on a gray underprint. The back side design shows Germania on both the left and right sides. This note is classified as Variant b, containing a seven-digit serial number.
The banknote is printed on paper and features colors of red, green, and blue. It is signed by V. Bischoffshausen, Warnecke, and Vieregge and was produced at the Reichsdruckerei printing office. The German Empire declared war on Russia on August 1, 1914, shortly after the issuance of this banknote.
The front side design features the notation "1914 First Issue" along with the date "5.8.1914," displayed in black and lilac-red on a gray underprint. The back side design shows Germania on both the left and right sides. This note is classified as Variant b, containing a seven-digit serial number.
The banknote is printed on paper and features colors of red, green, and blue. It is signed by V. Bischoffshausen, Warnecke, and Vieregge and was produced at the Reichsdruckerei printing office. The German Empire declared war on Russia on August 1, 1914, shortly after the issuance of this banknote.
Specifications
- Signed by
- V. Bischoffshausen, Warnecke, Vieregge
- Date of issue
- 1914
- Printing office
- Reichsdruckerei
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Red, green, and blue
- Dimensions
- 150 x 100 mm
- Pick catalog
- 49b
About this banknote
The Reichsschuldenverwaltung (Imperial Debt Administration) issued this 50 Mark banknote on August 5, 1914. This issuance coincided with the early days of World War I, as Germany sought to finance its wartime expenditures.
The obverse features a black and lilac-red design on a gray underprint, including the imperial crown, sword, two crossed scepters, and the imperial eagle. The reverse displays the allegorical figure Germania on both the left and right sides. This variant, Pick 49b, is distinguished by a seven-digit serial number.
