1921 – German Municipality of Husby (Angeln) 75 Pfennig

This finely engraved 1921 Notgeld issue from the rural municipality of Husby in the Angeln region reflects local pride, pastoral life, and cross-border commerce in northern Germany. One side presents an elegant village scene centered on the local school (Schule), framed by ornate classical scrollwork and two cherub figures symbolizing education, growth, and community values. Beneath the scene appears the municipal coat of arms, reinforcing Husby’s civic identity. The detailed linework and sepia-toned palette give the note a refined, traditional appearance typical of Schleswig-Holstein issues.

The reverse illustrates a sweeping landscape with a train traveling toward Flensburg, referencing regional transport routes and the theme of “Schleichhandel nach Flensburg” (informal or border trade with Flensburg). This imagery highlights the economic realities of the time, when goods movement and local trade were vital for survival during post-war shortages. Decorative borders, symmetrical denomination panels, and finely executed typography complete a balanced and historically evocative design.

Date Issued
1921

Denomination
75 Pfennig

City / Town
Husby, Angeln (Schleswig-Holstein), Germany

Theme
Rural life, education, regional transport, border trade, municipal identity, Weimar-era emergency money

This Husby 75 Pfennig Notgeld note is a strong regional collectible, valued for its detailed engraving, insight into local economic conditions, and its elegant portrayal of village life during Germany’s early Weimar inflation period.