1922 Germany 10000 Reichsbanknote Zehntausend Mark Famous Vampire Bill

Description: 1922 Germany 10000 Reichsbanknote Zehntausend Mark Famous Vampire Bill Reichsbank note, valued at 10,000 marks, was distributed in Germany from January 1922 to November 1923. The front medallion depicts German artwork, Portrait of a Young Man, created by Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. German efforts to finance World War I sent the nation into debt. Following their defeat, the Treaty of Versailles obligated Germany to pay reparations, which increased the nation’s financial struggles. The German government attempted to solve this problem by printing more money, which led to severe inflation. When issued this note bore the highest denomination the state had ever printed. It is often called the Vampire note because the unknown engraver altered Dürer’s original portrait slightly so that when turned sideways, the face of a vampire is visible in the shadows on the man’s neck. The vampire represented France sucking the blood out of Germany because of the heavy reparations. Date Issued: 19 January 1922 Serial: B-10597642 Dimensions: Height: 4.000 inches (10.16 cm) | Width: 7.125 inches (18.098 cm)

Price: 10.64 USD

Location: Peoria, Illinois

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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 30 Days

Refund will be given as: Money Back

Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated

Type: Banknotes

Year: 1922

Country: Germany

Grade: Ungraded

Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany

Certification: Uncertified