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Notgeld Berchtesgaden 1923
This page contains Notgeld banknotes that were issued in 1923 by the municipalities of Berchtesgaden. Berchtesgaden is a town in the German Bavarian Alps. It is located near the border with Austria. Berchtesgaden is often associated with the fabled Mount Watzmann.
History
First historical note dates back to 1102. Much of Berchtesgaden's wealth has been derived from its salt mines. The town served as independent Fürstprobstei until the Reichsdeputationshauptschluss in 1803. During the Napoleonic wars, Berchtesgaden changed hands a few times. Salzburg was always interested in Berchtesgaden and French troops occupied the area a short time. Berchtesgaden came under Bavarian rule in 1810 and became instantly popular with the Bavarian royal family, which often visited Königssee and maintained a royal hunting residence in the town itself.
The area of Obersalzberg was purchased by the Nazis in the 1920s for their senior leaders to enjoy. Hitler's mountain residence, the Berghof, was located here. Berchtesgaden and its environs (Stanggass) were fitted to serve as an outpost of the German Reichskanzlei office (Imperial Chancellery), which sealed the area's fate as a strategic objective for Allied forces in World War II.
After the war, Obersalzberg became a military zone and most of its buildings were seized by the U.S. Army. In 1995, 50 years after the end of World War II and 5 years after German reunification, the AFRC Berchtesgaden was turned over to Bavarian authorities.
The Nationalpark Berchtesgaden was established in 1978 and has gradually become one of Berchtesgaden's largest draws. Recreational and competitive sports have grown in importance. Although Berchtesgaden's ski slopes are not among the largest in the Alps, they can easily accommodate everyone; from beginners to very competitive skiers and boarders. The Königssee bobsleigh run has hosted ski-running and a number of international sled and bobsled events and competitions.
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Marktgemeinde Berchtesgaden
10 Milliarden (billion) Mark
This note was issued by the Marktgemeinde (market town) Berchtesgaden.
It is dated 5 October 1923.
50 Milliarden (billion) Mark
This note was issued by the Marktgemeinde (market town) Berchtesgaden.
It is dated 26 October 1923.
100 Milliarden (billion) Mark
This note was issued by the Marktgemeinde (market town) Berchtesgaden.
It is dated 26 October 1923.
500 Milliarden (billion) Mark
This note was issued by the Marktgemeinde (market town) Berchtesgaden.
It is dated 26 October 1923.
1 Billion (trillion) Mark
This note was issued by the town Berchtesgaden.
It is dated 26 October 1923.
Bezirk Berchtesgaden
1 Million Mark
This note was issued by Bezirk (county) Berchtesgaden.
It is dated 9 August 1923.
1 Million Mark - 2nd issue
This note was issued by Bezirk (county) Berchtesgaden.
It is dated 9 August 1923.
20 Million Mark
This note was issued by Bezirk (county) Berchtesgaden.
It is dated 9 August 1923.
50 Milliarden (billion) Mark
This note was issued by Bezirk (county) Berchtesgaden.
It is dated 9 August 1923.
100 Milliarden (billion) Mark
This note was issued by Bezirk (county) Berchtesgaden.
It is dated 9 August 1923.
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