1921 Germany - Notgeld - City of Ohrdruf (Thuringia) (Federal state of Thuringia) - Bonifatius Series

City of Ohrdruf 1921 Bonifatius Series Notgeld (Emergency Money)

Commemorating Saint Boniface & the Founding of Ohrdruf

Each 50 Pfennig note in this fascinating series honors Saint Boniface, founder of the Thuringian city of Ohrdruf in 742.

Obverse:

• Features:
  • Ehrenstein Castle
  • City crest
  • Memorial column
• Lettering (Translation):
  • 50 PFENNIG
  • Notgeld from the city of Ohrdruf
  • In memory of the founding of the city of Ohrdruf by Bonifacius in the year 724
  • Valid until December 31, 1921
  • Ohrdruf / September 1, 1921
  • The city council

Reverse:

• Depicts various biblical scenes from the life of Saint Boniface.

Condition:

• Crisp, uncirculated
• Vibrant colors and detail
• Impressive condition for over 100-year-old banknotes

About Notgeld

German for "emergency money," Notgeld was issued to combat coin shortages during economic crises, especially the hyperinflation in Germany and Austria after WWI. Notgeld was:

• Printed by towns, banks, and various institutions.
• Often restricted to local use.
• Made on materials ranging from paper to leather and even coal!
• Highly collectible today due to their colorful and historically significant designs.