1920 Germany State Loan Currency Note 1 Mark (Darlehnskassenschein) – Pick #58 – PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated
Issued during the Weimar Republic era following World War I, this 1 Mark State Loan Currency Note (Darlehnskassenschein) represents a pivotal period in early 20th-century European monetary history. Dated March 1, 1920, these small-denomination emergency and transitional state issue notes helped stabilize local commerce before the onset of hyperinflation in the mid-1920s.
Cataloged as Pick #58, this note features classic German intaglio security printing, intricate border guilloché work, and historical state seals. Certified by PMG as Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality), it exhibits remarkable paper freshness, crisp original embossing, and vivid green/gray ink tones that survived intact over a century.
Key Features & Specifications
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Issuing Country: Germany (Weimar Republic)
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Issuing Authority: Imperial Loan Bank (Reichsschuldenverwaltung / Darlehnskasse)
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Denomination: 1 Mark
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Date of Issue: March 1, 1920
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Catalog Identification: Pick #58 (P-58)
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Historical Era: Post-WWI / Weimar Republic State Loan Issue
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Grading Service: PMG (Paper Money Guaranty)
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Grade: Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ
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Obverse Design: Centered denomination surrounded by intricate German typography, decorative scrollwork, and state seals.
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Reverse Design: Detailed guilloché patterns with protective anti-counterfeiting micro-structures and legal warning text.
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Cert Highlights: Full original paper structure (EPQ), sharp 100-year-old corners, pristine margins, and zero handling traces.
