Germany 1923 2 Billion Mark on 200 Mark, Inflation Period
Germany · 1923 · 2 Milliarden Mark
A definitive stamp from Germany's hyperinflation period, featuring the 'Korbdeckel' (basket lid) design. It bears a large overprint of '2 Milliarden Mark' on an original 200 Mark denomination.
Issued during the peak of German hyperinflation in 1923, this stamp dramatically illustrates the rapid devaluation of the Papiermark, where denominations escalated to billions in a desperate attempt to keep pace with soaring prices.
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