PMG's Featured Note of the Month: Germany 50 Mark

Posted on 10/20/2020

This German note is known to collectors as the ‘Egg Note’ due to the shape of the watermark area on the back.


Germany, Imperial Bank Note, Pick# 65, 1918, 50 Mark, front Graded PMG 67 Superb Gem Uncirculated EPQ. Click image to enlarge.


Germany, Imperial Bank Note, Pick# 65, 1918, 50 Mark, back Graded PMG 67 Superb Gem Uncirculated EPQ. Click image to enlarge.

Country: Germany

Catalog Number: Pick (SCWPM) 65

Date: 1918

Denomination: 50 Mark

Varieties: Three different types are known; however, they are not differentiated in Pick.

Did you know? October 10th is known as ‘Egg Day’. Collectors call this note the ‘Egg Note’ due to the shape of the watermark area on the back.

Total graded by PMG: 61

PMG median grade: The median grade for these notes is 65.

PMG highest graded: 67

Sales highlights: You can find an ‘Egg Note’ graded PMG 65 for less than $100.

PMG Registry Champion: Alqabandi owns the number one set in Imperial Bank Notes, 1903-1919 P22-46, P63-66 with a score of 5101.

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