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10 Gulden
| Issuer | Württembergische Notenbank |
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| Year | 1871 |
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| Value | 10 Gulden |
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| Obverse description | The obverse carries the Württemberg coat of arms at centre top, flanked by folio and serial number designations. The denomination 'ZEHN GULDEN' is set in bold letterpress at centre, with the full bank title 'Die Württembergische NOTENBANK' above in ornate script. Two large allegorical vignette groups frame the design on either side — each composed of cherubs and winged female figures in classical style — with large Roman numeral 'X' numerals at lower left and right, and an oval seal with a manuscript signature at centre below the text. |
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| Reverse lettering | 10 10 Württembergische Notenbank Württembergische Notenbank Das forderungsrecht aus dieser Banknote erlischt durch Verjährung mit dem Ablauf von fünf Jahren von dem Tage an gerechnet, an welchem nach erfolgter Einrufung die Frist für die ordentliche Einlösung aufgehört hat. Gesetz vom 24. Juli 1871. Art. 12 & 13. 10 10 (Translation: 10 10 Württemberg Central Bank Württemberg Central Bank The claim arising from this banknote expires by limitation after five years from the day on which, after the notice of recall, the period for regular redemption has expired. Law of July 24, 1871. Articles 12 & 13. 10 10) |
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The Württembergische Notenbank was one of the few private regional banks permitted to issue notes under the patchwork German monetary framework that preceded the Reichsbank's establishment in 1876. This 10 Gulden note dates from 1871 — the year the German Empire was proclaimed — and denominates in Gulden rather than Mark, placing it squarely in the transitional moment before decimal Mark coinage was imposed across the new Reich.
The Gulden-denominated series was effectively obsolete within a few years, withdrawn as standardization took hold. Survivors tend to come from bank vaults rather than wallets.