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2 Reichsmark
| Issuer | Weimar Republic |
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| Year | 1925-1931 |
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| In circulation to | 1948 |
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| Obverse description | The Weimar Republic eagle displayed with wings spread, head turned to the right, rendered in bold relief at the centre of the field. A decorative rosette appears at lower left and a small star ornament at lower right flanking the base of the eagle. The date appears in the lower field below the eagle's talons. The circular legend DEUTSCHES REICH runs along the upper periphery, separated from the coin's beaded border. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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Introduced under the currency stabilization program that followed the catastrophic hyperinflation of 1923, this denomination was part of the Rentenmark-era reforms that pegged German monetary policy to tangible reserves. The Reichsbank's decision to strike in .500 fine silver — rather than the higher fineness used in neighboring nations — reflected the continued fragility of German public finances throughout the late Weimar period.
Four mints produced this type across its run: Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, and Muldenhütten. The Stuttgart mint (F) joined later issues. Die alignment and strike quality vary noticeably by facility, with Munich pieces generally showing crisper detail.