Germany Banknotes Catalog
The history of banknotes in Germany is fascinating and reflects the country's political and economic changes over time. From the first banknotes issued in the 19th century to today's euros, German currency has undergone numerous transformations.
Old German banknotes
Before the introduction of the euro, Germany used the German mark as its official currency. The best-remembered mark banknotes are those of the 1990 series, which featured portraits of historical German figures. Among the most emblematic were the 100-mark bill with the image of Clara Schumann and the 200-mark note with Paul Ehrlich. During the hyperinflation of the Weimar Republic in the 1920s, banknotes were issued in astronomical denominations, with a 100 billion mark bill being printed.
Current banknotes in circulation
Since 2002, Germany has used the euro as its official currency. Euro banknotes are identical in all eurozone countries, with designs depicting European architectural styles from different eras. Denominations range from €5 to €500, although the €500 bill ceased production in 2019. These banknotes feature advanced security measures, such as holograms and watermarks, to prevent counterfeiting. Despite increasing digitalization, cash remains an important means of payment in Germany.
| Country | Germany |
| Flag | |
| Coin | Euro |
| Continent | Europa |
| Capital city | Berlin |
| ISO2 | DE |
| ISO3 | DEU |
| Catalogued banknotes | 57 |
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Valuable banknotes
The most valuable Germany banknotes sought after by collectors are the following:
Old Germany banknotes
You can consult other banknotes related to Germany, these catalogs are usually country history: former countries, unifications, independence provinces, colonies, etc.
- Bremen
- German East Africa
- Germany-Democratic Republic
- Germany-Empire
- Germany-III Reich
- Germany-Notgeld
- Germany-Rep. Weimar
- Germany-States
- Saarland
Banknote Catalog
½ Deutsche Mark
1 Deutsche Mark
2 Deutsche Mark
5 Deutsche Mark
10 Deutsche Mark
20 Deutsche Mark
50 Deutsche Mark
20 Deutsche Mark
5 Pfennig
10 Pfennig
5 Deutsche Mark
50 Deutsche Mark
100 Deutsche Mark
10 Deutsche Mark
20 Deutsche Mark
5 Deutsche Mark
10 Deutsche Mark
20 Deutsche Mark
50 Deutsche Mark
100 Deutsche Mark
