06/10/2026
🇩🇪 New Arrival This Weekend: German Notgeld (Emergency Money) – A Fascinating Piece of History! 🇩🇪
This weekend I’ll be adding a collection of authentic German Notgeld (“emergency money”) to our shops.
Following World War I, Germany faced severe coin shortages. Cities, towns, districts, and even private businesses began issuing their own temporary money known as Notgeld to keep local commerce moving. These emergency coins and tokens circulated throughout Germany from roughly 1916–1923 during a period of economic hardship and political uncertainty.
The pieces shown here come from communities such as Koblenz, Darmstadt, Bonn, Trier, Cassel, Solingen, Wiesbaden, Hersfeld, and others. Many feature local coats of arms, historic buildings, famous citizens, and regional artwork, making each piece a miniature snapshot of German history.
What makes Notgeld especially interesting is that no two towns did things exactly the same way. Some issues were struck in iron, zinc, aluminum, or bronze, while others were made from porcelain, leather, or even paper. During Germany’s hyperinflation years, thousands of different designs were produced, creating one of the most diverse and collectible series in world numismatics.
These coins are over 100 years old and offer an affordable way to own a genuine artifact from one of the most dramatic periods in modern European history.
If you enjoy world coins, local history, or unusual collectibles, stop by and take a look. Every piece tells a story.
📍 Available this weekend at Racine Coin’s antique mall locations.
Cool School Antique Mall
Benson Corners Antique Malls #1 and #2
School Days Antique Mall
Great Lakes Antiques - Boutique
Great Lakes Antiques Boutique Grayslake
