50,000 German Mark stock certificate

Manufacturer / MakerCreated by Giesecke + Devrient (founded 1852 Germany)

Date1919

Mediumink on paper

Dimensions13 1/2 × 10 1/4 in. (34.3 × 26 cm)

ClassificationsDocumentary Artifact

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Jennie Schulte

Object numberPC2023.6.1

DescriptionCertificate proving a 50,000 German Mark stock. On a light background, there is a blue illustrated border containing geometric circular and rectangular patterns with a large "4 1/2%" written at the top in the center. Above this is a date of 1919 and "4 1/2% M50,000." An emboldened curved title in the center in German is above a crest of arms with two lions and a shield in archaic font. The identifying number is "No. 453459." Below this in small print are terms and conditions in German and this is hand-signed at the bottom next to a blank circular stamp on the left. Behind this is a watermarked 50,000 in the background.

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