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Notgeld Eisenach 1923
This page contains Notgeld banknotes that were issued in 1923 by the municipalities of Eisenach. Eisenach is a city in Thuringia, Germany. It is situated on the northern foothills of the Thuringian Forest and has a population of about 44,000.
The history of Eisenach is linked with the Wartburg castle, which was built according to legend in 1067. There were at least three settlements below the castle, that merged to a common city in the second half of the 12th century. This town, Eisenach, was first mentioned in 1180.
Several now legendary events took place on the Wartburg in the following decades, best known is the "Singers' Contest on the Wartburg" (Sängerkrieg, which is part of the Tannhäuser legend).
After the Thuringian War of Succession (1247-1264) Eisenach became subject to the Wettin dynasty of Meissen. Later several mini states were established in what is now Thuringia, and Eisenach became a principality on its own in 1521. In 1751 Eisenach lost its independency and became part of the duchy of Saxe-Weimar.
Eisenach was the place where Martin Luther lived as a child, although he was not born there, and later for his receiving protection by Frederick the Wise after having been pursued for his religious views. It was while he was staying at Wartburg Castle that he translated the New Testament into German.
Until German reunification in 1990, the city belonged to the German Democratic Republic (East Germany).
Find out more about Inflation Notgeld.
500,000 Mark
This note was issued by Stadtkreis Eisenach (Town Eisenach).
It is dated 17 August 1923.
1 Million Mark
This note was issued by Stadtkreis Eisenach (Town Eisenach).
It is dated 17 August 1923.
2 Million Mark
This note was issued by Stadtkreis Eisenach (Town Eisenach).
It is dated 17 August 1923.
1 Milliarde (billion) Mark
This note was issued by Stadtkreis Eisenach (Town Eisenach).
It is dated 25 October 1923.
5 Milliarden (billion) Mark
This note was issued by Stadtkreis Eisenach (Town Eisenach).
It is dated 25 October 1923.
20 Milliarden (billion) Mark
This note was issued by Stadtkreis Eisenach (Town Eisenach).
It is dated 25 October 1923.
50 Milliarden (billion) Mark
This note was issued by Stadtkreis Eisenach (Town Eisenach).
It is dated 25 October 1923.
100 Milliarden (billion) Mark
This note was issued by Stadtkreis Eisenach (Town Eisenach).
It is dated 6 November 1923.
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