1921 - German City of Waltershausen (Thuringia) 5 Pfennig

Front Side (Obverse)

• Central Illustration: Töpferturm (“Potter’s Tower”) — a historic medieval watchtower symbolizing Waltershausen’s long tradition in craftsmanship and defense.

• Text Panels:

  • Left side:
    “Die Einlösung dieses Scheines erfolgt innerhalb eines Jahres vom Tage der Ausgabe an gerechnet bei der Stadtkasse.”
    → “This note may be redeemed within one year of issue at the city treasury.”

  • Right side:
    Dated “Waltershausen den 1. Juli 1921” and signed by Der Stadtrat Hofmann i. A.

• Colors: Deep violet and ochre-orange, with striking zigzag borders typical of Expressionist-era German design.

• Denomination: Bold “5 Pfennig” printed in each lower corner.

Back Side (Reverse)

• Central Image: The Claustor (also known as Klaustor), one of the old town gates of Waltershausen.
  The architecture features a bell tower and arched passageway, flanked by old timber-framed houses.

• Text:
  “WALTERSHAUSEN : TH” (for Thuringia) across the top, with “5 Pfennig” mirrored on each side.
  The word “Claustor” appears below the image.

• Printer’s Imprint: “Druck von Hch. Debes, Waltershausen.”