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1 Mark Reichsmark
P-P-191a
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What's on the note
Front: Allied Military Currency (AMC) issued for use in occupied Germany following World War II. The note bears the inscription 'ALLIIERTE MILITÄRBEHÖRDE' (Allied Military Authority) at top and 'UMLAUF GESETZT IN DEUTSCHLAND' (Put into circulation in Germany). Serial number 07793893 appears in center within an ornate rosette containing the letter 'M'. The denomination 'EINE MARK' (One Mark) is prominently displayed, with numeral '1' in all four corners. This 'F-series' currency was printed in the United States and introduced on June 20, 1944 (D-Day + 14 days) for use by Allied forces and German civilians in liberated/occupied territories.
Back: Ornate geometric design dominated by intricate guilloche patterns in brown and tan tones. At center is a large decorative letter 'M' (for Mark) surrounded by an elaborate rosette with multiple layers of fine-line engraving and scrollwork. The symmetrical design features ornamental borders with latticework patterns and spiral motifs in the corners, typical of anti-counterfeiting techniques of the period.
How it was made
Security features: guilloché_pattern,microprint
Germany in Europe
Germany in Europe. Other countries on the same continent shown in muted grey.
Background & history
🎉 Commemorating Allied occupation of Germany.
Allied Military Currency (AMC) was issued by the Allied Military Authority for use in Germany during and after World War II. This series was printed by Forbes Lithograph Manufacturing Company in Boston under contract with the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing. The notes were introduced on June 20, 1944, initially in France and later throughout occupied Germany. They circulated alongside Reichsmarks until the currency reform of June 20–21, 1948, when they were replaced by the Deutsche Mark in the western zones. The distinctive square format (102×102mm) and the 'F-series' designation distinguish this Allied occupation currency. These notes are significant artifacts of the immediate post-war period and the transition from Nazi Germany to Allied occupation.
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How it came to me
Circulated note with visible wear, some soiling, and possible minor edge damage. Central design and serial number remain clear.
What it's worth now
Valuation history (1)
| date | low | high | currency | source | note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-08 17:14:47 | 5.0 | 15.0 | USD | ai | from claude-sonnet-4-5 |
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