Germany 5 Mark, 1917 P-56

Darlehnskassenschein

Germany 5 Mark, 1917 P-56 obverse
Germany 5 Mark, 1917 P-56 reverse

Information:

Reference P#56
Country Germany
Period Mark (1873-1923)
Currency Mark
Denomination 5 Mark
Type Circulation banknotes
Issuing entity Reichsschuldenverwaltung
Year 1917
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes
Size (WxH) 124x79 mm

Obverse:

Germany 5 Mark, 1917 P-56

Obverse text

Darlehnskassenschein Fünf Mark Berlin, den 1. August 1917 Reichsschuldenverwaltung Wer Darlehnskassenscheine nachmacht oder verfälscht, oder nachgemachte oder verfälschte sich verschafft und in verkehr bringt, wird mit Zuchthaus nicht unter zwei Jahren bestraft.

Obverse symbol

The note is printed in a blue/gray color, showing the face of a young woman with floral & foliage hair ornamentation (a wreath, perhaps), the note's numerical value and other design elements. Overprinted in black are the note's title/purpose (Darlehnskassenschein), a crest, the notes textual valuation (Fünf Mark), date, issuing authority, and signatures.

Reverse:

Image 1

Reverse text

Darlehnskassenschein Fünf Mark 5

Reverse symbol

The reverse is printed in green. Two instances of the note's serial number are shown in red ink. Overprinted in black are the note's purpose (Darlehnskassenschein), value (numerical and text), and official seals (two) of the Debt Administration.

Varieties:

Date Variety Iss. Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC
1917-Aug-01 P#56a; 7-digit serial number + $0,66 $1,20 $1,40 $2,00 $3,00 $3,00
1917-Aug-01 P#56b; 8-digit serial number $1,20 $1,70 $1,70 $2,30 $3,50 $4,30