German banknotes : 1914 - 48 issues 01

There is much to say about Germany and the German Empire in the 19th and 20th century.
When it comes to banknotes, the story becomes nearly endless.

A short overview of the banknotes issued from 1914 till the end of the second WW.

20 Mark

Germany KM 46 b - front

The story of this banknotes acually starts in 1906.
The first design was printed March 10, 1906.
It's easy to recognise, since the date is printed on the banknotes.

notes with the same design :
# 25a (10-3-06) with 6 digit serial n°
# 25b (10-3-06) with 7 digit serial n°
# 28 (8-6-07)
# 31 (7-2-08)
# 40a (21-4-10) with 6 digit serial n° - no WM
# 40b (21-4-10) with 7 digit serial n° - no WM
# 40c (21-4-10) Watermark "20 Mark"
# 46a (19-2-14) with 6 digit serial n°
# 46b (19-2-14) with 7 digit serial n°

The shown note, is the last issued note (date 19-2-1914 and 7 digit serial n°)

some details :

"Z" of "Zwei" on the front side of the note

"M" of "Mark" on the frond side of the note

Germany KM 46 b - back