1921 – German City of Lage i. Lippe 25 Pfennig

This distinctive 1921 Notgeld issue from the city of Lage i. Lippe presents a vivid depiction of local industry and everyday labor during Germany’s post–World War I economic crisis. One side illustrates a brick worker transporting stacks of red bricks on a handcart, set against an industrial backdrop featuring kilns and factory buildings. The scene emphasizes craftsmanship, manual labor, and the importance of local production, symbolizing resilience and productivity amid inflation and material shortages.

The reverse displays a bold, geometric design centered on a large “25 Pfennig” denomination enclosed within an octagonal frame. Ornamental patterns, decorative borders, and Gothic-style lettering reinforce the official municipal character of the note. Handwritten serial numbering and expiration text remind the holder of the temporary nature of Notgeld, which was issued to circulate only for a limited period following public notice.

Date Issued

1921

Denomination

25 Pfennig

City / Town

Lage i. Lippe, Germany

Theme

Industrial labor, local economy, civic responsibility, Weimar-era emergency currency

This Lage i. Lippe Notgeld note is an excellent example of German emergency money that highlights regional industry and working-class life, making it especially appealing to collectors interested in occupational imagery and social history from the Weimar inflation period.