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20 000 000 Mark Reichsbahndirektion
| Issuer | Reichsbahndirektion Karlsruhe (Deutsche Reichsbahn) |
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| Year | 1923 |
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| Value | 20 000 000 Marks (20 000 000) |
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| Obverse description | Printed in deep rose-red on a cream paper ground, the obverse carries an intricate guilloche underprint of repeating scroll and ribbon motifs covering the entire field. A central vignette in lighter tone depicts a group of robed figures in a classical or allegorical scene. The denomination 'Zwanzig Millionen Mark' is set in large Gothic blackletter type across the centre, with a bold numeral '20' flanked by 'Millionen' and 'Mark' in a cartouche to the right margin. The issuing authority, date 'Karlsruhe, den 20. August 1923', and a manuscript signature of the Reichsbahndirektion official appear in the lower portion. |
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| Obverse lettering | Deutsche Reichsbahn Gutschein Zwanzig Millionen Mark Sämtliche Reichsbahnkassen des Direktionsbezirkes nehmen diese Scheine in Zahlung und lösen sie nach Aufruf in der Karlsruher Zeitung und Bekanntmachung auf den Bahnhöfen zum Nennwert ein. Karlsruhe, den 20. August 1923. Reichsbahndirektion. Millionen 20 Mark |
| Reverse description | The reverse is printed entirely in rose-red and consists of a dense lace-like guilloche underprint of floral and scroll motifs arranged symmetrically around the entire field, with large stylised flower clusters flanking a central denomination panel. Within an elongated oval cartouche at centre, the numeral '20' is set above the legend 'Millionen Mark' in Gothic script. A decorative border of repeating geometric and foliate elements frames the composition. |
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