1922 Germany 50000 Mark Fine

1922 Germany 50000 Mark FineThis note is an example of the hyperinflation experienced in the wake of WWII as Germany struggled with significant reparations. Money printing increased to a point at which purchasing power of currency was being diminished on a daily basis. By the end of 1922 an American dollar was worth 2000 Marks. The rate further deteriorated in 1923 until it reached an exchange rate of 1: 2,000,000

ReverseJulius Raab Weight 20 grams Composition 90% Silver

the Redback spider (Latrodectus hasselti) can be found throughout Australia

describing the land as ‘This smoking continent’

Blanks are a popular area of collecting

1934/35 Melbourne Centenary as well as some of the earlier dates such as 1910

the Starks are still the most powerful house in the north with many of the lesser houses sworn to them

Note: this was the standard issue coin

when soldier and pastoralist James Brumby was transferred from Sydney to Van Diemen’s Land in 1801

The smaller being attributed to that of a farthing and the larger

The badge featured on the coin is framed by a circular colour print depicting black arrows and red and black petal motifs

During his lifetime he wrote 154 sonnets and 37 plays

the design includes a special edition Panda Privy mark