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5 Mark Stadtsparkasse

Issuer Stadtsparkasse Bielefeld
Year 1920
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Reference(s) DeNG 1/2#103.4a
Obverse description Green and purple notgeld note with ornate floral border framing the central text. The inscription reads 'FÜNF MARK AN DEN INHABER ZAHLT STADTSPARKASSE' in bold letterpress within a decorative cartouche, flanked by the serial number panels dated '10. Jan. 1920'. A large stylised 'FRIEDE' (Peace) inscription arches across the upper portion, with the denomination '5 M' repeated in the lower corners.
Obverse lettering FRIEDE
KAISER WEIHNACHTEN
FÜNF MARK AN DEN INHABER ZAHLT
STADT-SPAR-KASSE
BITTE PLANMÄSSIG
MAGISTRAT
5 M
Reverse description Green-bordered reverse with two colourfully rendered folk figures in traditional costume flanking a central purple and orange calligraphic vignette. Text in gothic script surrounds the central device, with additional inscriptions in the border referencing the issuing authority. The overall design reflects the decorative Jugendstil artistic style typical of Bielefeld notgeld issues of this period.
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