1921 – German City of Husby 75 Pfennig

This detailed 1921 Notgeld issue from the rural municipality of Husby in Angeln features finely engraved artwork that reflects both local pride and everyday life during the Weimar inflation era. One side presents a charming pastoral village scene framed by two classical cherubs (putti), each holding garlands of flowers. At the center is a tranquil view of Husby, with traditional homes, trees, and a prominent church steeple, all rendered in warm sepia tones. Below the scene is the municipal coat of arms, symbolizing civic authority and local identity. The ornamental borders and symmetrical layout give the note a refined, almost banknote-like appearance despite its emergency origin.

The reverse depicts a lively narrative scene titled “Passrevision an der Straße” (passport inspection on the road). It shows villagers, cyclists, pedestrians, and an early automobile being inspected at a roadside checkpoint, capturing a snapshot of daily life and movement in post–World War I Germany. In the distance, the road leads toward Flensburg, emphasizing Husby’s geographic and economic connection to regional trade routes. The illustration blends realism with documentary storytelling, highlighting travel, regulation, and social order during a time of economic instability.

Date Issued
1921

Denomination
75 Pfennig

City / Town
Husby, Angeln, Germany

Theme
Rural village life, civic identity, travel and border control, everyday scenes of the Weimar era

This Husby 75 Pfennig Notgeld note is an excellent example of narrative emergency money, valued by collectors for its detailed engravings, balanced design, and its vivid portrayal of small-town German life during the early 1920s.