{"product_id":"german-democratic-republic-3x5-50-deutsche-mark-1948-1975-used-d15","title":"East Germany (DDR) Historical Banknote Set - 1948-1975 - Early Deutsche Mark to Final DDR Mark Series Used d15","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA Journey Through the Iron Curtain\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThis four-note collection captures the economic and artistic history of East Germany across nearly three decades. From the rare early \"Deutsche Mark\" issues of the Soviet Occupation zone to the iconic Socialist-themed notes of the 1970s, this set is a must-have for students of Cold War history and German numismatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Collection Lineup:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e5 Mark (1975) - Final Series (Top):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9,0,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eObverse:\u003c\/b\u003e Features the portrait of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"34\"\u003eThomas Müntzer\u003c\/b\u003e, the early Reformation-era revolutionary who became a symbolic hero in East German ideology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReverse:\u003c\/b\u003e Depicts agricultural progress with combine harvesters in the field, representing the \"Workers and Peasants\" state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e5 Mark (1964) - \"Middle\" Series:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9,1,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eObverse:\u003c\/b\u003e Features \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"18\"\u003eAlexander von Humboldt\u003c\/b\u003e, the polymath and explorer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReverse:\u003c\/b\u003e Showcases the façade of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"37\"\u003eHumboldt University\u003c\/b\u003e in Berlin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e5 Deutsche Mark (1948) - Early Soviet Zone Issue:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9,2,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e This is an early issue from the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9,2,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"38\"\u003eDeutschen Notenbank\u003c\/i\u003e. Note the use of \"Deutsche Mark\" before the currency was officially renamed to differentiate it from the West.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDesign:\u003c\/b\u003e Classic ornate guilloche and engraving styles typical of late 1940s recovery currency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e50 Deutsche Mark (1955) - High Denomination Mid-Century (Bottom):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9,3,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDesign:\u003c\/b\u003e A larger, red-toned note featuring high-security \"notenbank\" patterns. These early 50 Mark notes are significantly harder to find than the later small-format versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eItem Details:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIssuer:\u003c\/b\u003e Staatsbank der DDR \/ Deutschen Notenbank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/b\u003e Cold War \/ Soviet Occupation Zone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Mixed Grades (Fine to Very Fine) – \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"46\"\u003eNotes show authentic circulation wear, including center folds and light toning, adding to their historical character.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/b\u003e 4 Different Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCollector's Perspective:\u003c\/b\u003e Early DDR currency (pre-1960s) is increasingly scarce as much of it was recalled or destroyed during currency reforms. This set provides a rare \"evolutionary\" look at how the East German state defined itself through its money—shifting from traditional German designs to revolutionary and academic heroes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eYou will receive what you see in the photos.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eShipping and Packaging Information:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eProcessing Time:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOrders placed from Monday to Friday will be carefully packed and dispatched within 24 hours.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTo ensure the safety of your purchase, we use board-backed envelopes and plastic sleeves to protect our products during transit.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eUnited Kingdom Shipping:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eEnjoy free shipping within the UK, regardless of the weight of your order.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFor orders under 5 pounds, your shipment will be sent via second class mail without tracking.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOrders between 5 pounds and 15 pounds will be shipped using first class mail without tracking.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOrders exceeding 15 pounds will be shipped via first class mail with tracking.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOrders over 100 pounds will benefit from special delivery with next-day delivery service.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eInternational Shipping:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFor international orders, we use royal mail international service, the postag price start from 6 pounds depends on the value of the order.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"worldbanknote","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56925819011454,"sku":"EB-155453662933","price":50.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/1663\/5161\/files\/57_bbb6836c-a670-48ba-ae7a-ea160b6916c7.png?v=1773127126","url":"https:\/\/worldbanknoteonline.com\/products\/german-democratic-republic-3x5-50-deutsche-mark-1948-1975-used-d15","provider":"worldbanknote","version":"1.0","type":"link"}