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Authentic WWII Germany 1 Reichsmark – Reichskreditkassen Military Occupation Note (1940–1945)
Note - You will receive banknote in similar circulated condition as shown, but with different serial numbers and series.
This genuine 1 Reichsmark banknote was issued by the Reichskreditkassen (German Credit Office) during World War II.
It was used by the German military administration in occupied territories between 1940 and 1945 — including France, Belgium, Poland, and the Netherlands.
These notes were part of the occupation currency system, designed to replace local money and facilitate trade under German control.
🪙 Design Details
Front: Ornate geometric design with denomination “Eine Reichsmark” and the Reichsadler seal
Back: Large numeral “1” with intricate guilloche patterns and stylized ribbon motif
Issuer: Reichskreditkassen – German Credit Office
Denomination: 1 Reichsmark
Period: 1940–1945 (World War II Era)
Serial Number: 38-245283 (unique example)
Condition: Lightly circulated, bright colors, crisp paper (see photos)
🧠 Historical Significance
This note circulated during World War II in territories occupied by Nazi Germany.
It reflects the economic control and wartime policy used to manage local populations under occupation.
Following the end of the war in 1945, all Reichskreditkassen notes were declared invalid — making surviving examples highly collectible today.
✅ Highlights
Genuine WWII occupation-era note (1940–1945)
Historical “Reichskreditkassen” issue
Scarce 1 Reichsmark denomination
Great for World War II and German history collections
Preserved in protective sleeve
Add this authentic WWII Germany 1 Reichsmark note to your collection — a genuine piece of wartime economic history.
HOLD PIECE OF HISTORY IN YOUR HANDS!
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