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German Reich 20 Billion Mark Hyperinflation Overprint
common1900-1945

German Reich 20 Billion Mark Hyperinflation Overprint

Germany · 1923 · 20 Milliarden Mark

A dark blue definitive stamp from the German Reich, originally 200 Mark, overprinted with '20 Milliarden Mark' to reflect the extreme hyperinflation.

Issued during the peak of Germany's hyperinflation crisis in 1923, this stamp dramatically illustrates the rapid devaluation of the German Mark, with its face value reaching billions.

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Catalog Numbers

sg400
scott299
michel303A

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$8
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$4
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1.5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.75
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.