1921 – German City of Bad Suderode (Harz) 25 Pfennig

This evocative 1921 Notgeld issue from the spa town of Bad Suderode in the Harz Mountains highlights the community’s identity as a renowned health and mineral-spring resort. One side features a scenic photographic-style illustration of the Saalsen valley, framed by ornamental geometric borders, emphasizing the dramatic rocky landscape and natural serenity that drew visitors seeking wellness and recovery. The inscription “Calcium-Trinkkuren” underscores the town’s famed calcium-rich drinking cures, a central pillar of its local economy and reputation.

The reverse presents a bold typographic design centered on the denomination “25” and the word “Solbad”, referencing the saline spa traditions of Bad Suderode. Decorative numerals, stylized scrollwork, and a poetic slogan celebrating sun, salt, and humanity reflect civic pride and the cultural optimism common in Notgeld issues. Issued during the inflationary pressures of the early Weimar Republic, the note blends utility with promotional storytelling, advertising Bad Suderode’s therapeutic heritage.

Date Issued
1921

Denomination
25 Pfennig

City / Town
Bad Suderode, Harz, Germany

Theme
Spa culture and health resorts, mineral springs, landscape imagery, local pride, Weimar-era emergency money

This Bad Suderode Notgeld note is a classic example of resort-themed emergency currency, valued by collectors for its clear regional identity, attractive design, and its role in promoting health tourism during Germany’s postwar inflation period.