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50 Mark 1899

Issuer: Reichsschuldenverwaltung Berlin

Date: 5 January 1899

Measures: 15 cm * 10 cm

Shows Germania sitting under an oak, holding a branch of a palm tree, a sword and a shield . Variuos tools and items symbolise trade, idustry, science and agriculture.

Given into circulation in June 1899, called on 28 April 1910, valid till 31 December 1910.

Design by Emil Döpler, Berlin
Main figure engraved by Otto Reim, Berlin; completed by engravers of the Reichsdruckerei

Backside of the banknote:

German imperial eagle below the imperial crown

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