1 Mark

1 Mark - obverse1 Mark - reverse

© Thomas Kuncl

Features

Issuer City of Castrop (Prussian province of Westphalia)
Period Weimar Republic (1918-1933)
Year 1921
Value 1 Mark
Currency Mark (1914-1924)
Composition Paper
Size 102 × 70 mm
Shape Rectangular
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
204301

Obverse

Coat of arms of the city of Castrop

Lettering:
Gutschein
der Stadt
Castrop
über
1 Mark

Dieser Schein verliert seine Gültig-
keit in einem Monat nach öffentlicher Aufforderung
zur Einlösung. Castrop, den 24. März 1921. Der Magistrat Wynen

Translation:
Voucher
of the city
of Castrop
above
1 Mark

This note loses its validity
within a month of being asked to do so
for redemption. Castrop, March 24, 1921. Magistrate Wynen

Reverse

Heinrich Echterhoff, night watchman from Castrop,
with a shining lantern and dog, blows a horn

Lettering:
Notgeld
der Stadt
Castrop
1
Mark

Heinrich im Düstern mit Wolfsspitz und Schwert
hast dich als Wächter von Castrop bewährt.
Steig aus dem Grabe und blas uns zurück,
alte Gemütlichkeit und altes Glück.

Translation:
Token money
of the city
Castrop
1
mark

Heinrich in the gloom with wolf tip and sword
have proven yourself as a Guardian of Castrop.
Get out of the grave and blow us back
old cosiness and old happiness.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1921 

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