1921 – German City of Gernrode (Harz) 50 Pfennig

1921 – German City of Gernrode (Harz) 50 Pfennig
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1921 German Notgeld from the City of Gernrode (Harz) is a beautifully illustrated 50 Pfennig emergency banknote, issued during the post–World War I economic crisis when towns across Germany produced local currency to support daily trade.

The front illustration features a charming octagonal vignette of Gernrode, showcasing red-roofed townhouses, trees, and a church tower—an intimate snapshot of a historic Harz mountain town. The design emphasizes calm civic life and architectural harmony, framed by bold denomination numerals at left and right.

The reverse presents a poetic, text-rich design titled “Gutschein über 50 Pf.”, including a short verse celebrating everyday beauty and memory. Issuance details and signatures appear below, reinforcing the note’s official municipal function while adding strong visual balance. The typography and muted earth-tone palette are classic examples of early-1920s German Notgeld artistry.

Highly collectible, this note appeals to collectors of German Notgeld, Harz region history, and illustrated emergency money, offering both cultural charm and historical significance.

Details

  • Date Issued: 9 May 1921

  • Denomination: 50 Pfennig

  • City / Town: Gernrode, Harz (Germany)

  • Theme: Townscape & poetic civic imagery / Emergency money (Notgeld)