German banknotes from 1874 to 1906

The German Empire consisted of many regions of very different sizes, 21 of which had their own currency.

In 1871 it was decided to introduce a common currency for the entire Empire.

The first common currency in banknote form was issued in 1874. German currency became legal tender from 1 January 1876.

The last note in this family was printed in 1910 and remained legal tender until 1923. The German Empire guaranteed the value stated on the banknote.