{"product_id":"1939-german-20-reichsmark-banknote-wwii-currency-third-reich-era","title":"Untitled Nov 10 at 2:07 PM","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered by Whiskey Rebellion Antiques is a German 20 Reichsmark banknote dated June 16, 1939, issued by the Deutsche Reichsbank during the Third Reich period, shortly before the outbreak of World War II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis historical banknote features detailed German engraving, elaborate Gothic lettering, and distinctive artwork characteristic of German currency of the era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse (Front):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front features a portrait of a young German woman holding flowers, framed by intricate decorative engraving. The denomination “Zwanzig Reichsmark” (Twenty Reichsmarks) is prominently displayed alongside the Reichsbanknote designation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe note bears the printed date \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBerlin, den 16. Juni 1939\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, along with official signatures and the German national eagle and swastika emblem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse (Back):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse depicts a scenic German mountain landscape with a lake, surrounded by detailed illustrations of two figures in traditional clothing. The denomination appears in both numerical and written form, with additional decorative elements and German text.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanknote Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Germany\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20 Reichsmark\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e June 16, 1939\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIssuer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deutsche Reichsbank\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHistorical period:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Third Reich \/ World War II era\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSerial number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e M-10804235\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Paper\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Circulated\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clear protective currency holder\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis banknote exhibits moderate circulation wear, including visible folds, creases, discoloration, edge wear, and handling marks. The printed designs, lettering, and serial numbers remain clearly visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe note presents well in its protective holder, making it suitable for display or inclusion in a historical currency collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully for an accurate assessment of condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Significance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssued in 1939, this banknote represents German currency from the period immediately preceding World War II. Reichsmark banknotes circulated throughout Nazi Germany and remain collectible historical artifacts documenting the country’s economic and political history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn interesting addition to a collection of WWII German militaria, historical paper money, or European currency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67936462241869,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/camera-CBA3536C-86A6-4A7E-B53B-A76BDC73460E.jpg?v=1794338853","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/1939-german-20-reichsmark-banknote-wwii-currency-third-reich-era","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}