1922 – German City of Stadt Velten 50 Pfennig

This striking German Notgeld note from Stadt Velten features the well-known “Uhlenköpfe” (Owl Heads) series, rendered in bold red and blue tones. The obverse prominently displays a stylized owl—symbolizing wisdom and vigilance—alongside the town’s civic architecture, framed by strong Gothic lettering reading “Gutschein” and “Sparkasse der Stadt Velten.” The reverse continues the owl motif with decorative trees, a central civic crest, and clear denomination markings of 50 Pfennig, along with serial numbering and official expiry text. The woodcut-style design and limited color palette are characteristic of early 1920s emergency currency, giving the note a strong folk-art aesthetic.

Date Issued:
1922

Denomination:
50 Pfennig

City / Town:
Stadt Velten, Germany

Theme:
Municipal emergency money (Notgeld), featuring the Uhlenköpfe (Owl Heads) series, combines local symbolism, civic pride, and expressive early-20th-century German graphic design.