Author: Xuan Truong

The German 50 pfennig coin was issued between the end of the First World War and the beginning of severe hyperinflation in 1922. The motto on the other side of the coin reads " Sich regen bringt Segen". It means "Moving yourself brings blessings". However, a more appropriate translation might be "Hard work brings its … Continue reading 50 Duetsches Reich Pfennig

When the value of the German Mark fell after the First World War, the German economy began a downward spiral that culminated in the period of hyperinflation in 1923. Germany created a new government called the Weimar Republic but it was unable to stabilize the country, since they had to pay reparations for the war. … Continue reading Eine Million Mark Gutschein, no. 63527

Emergency Money (Notgeld in German) is usually issued by a company during a period of financial crisis. Companies did not need permission from the government. They only distributed money when the state money was not enough or not available. The money was an alternative form of payment in different regions and places. But most of … Continue reading Notgeld der Stadt Erfurt 50 Pfennig, no. 468581