1922 Germany 1000 Mark Reichsbanknote PCGS 64 PPQ – Pick 82a Choice UNC Fifth Issue

1922 Germany 1000 Mark Reichsbanknote PCGS 64 PPQ – Pick 82a Choice UNC Fifth Issue

Offered here is a beautifully preserved 1922 German 1000 Mark Reichsbanknote, issued during the economic turbulence of the Weimar Republic and graded PCGS 64 PPQ Choice Uncirculated. This large-format note is cataloged as Pick #82a and is part of the Fifth Issue (15.12.1922), identified by its alphanumeric serial prefix (31B-995981). The crispness of the design and deep inking highlight the classic German engraving quality that defined the currency of this transitional era.

The obverse features a commanding portrait of an elderly statesman rendered in fine detail within a gothic medallion frame. The intricate border work and bold "Eintausend Mark" (One Thousand Marks) denomination are hallmarks of this issue, printed by the Reichsbank at a time when inflation was rising but had not yet spiraled out of control.

Key Details:

• Country: Germany – Weimar Republic

• Date: December 15, 1922

• Denomination: 1000 Mark

• Pick Number: 82a

• Issue: Fifth Issue (15.12.1922)

• Serial Number: 31B-995981

• Grade: PCGS 64 PPQ – Choice Uncirculated, Premium Paper Quality

• Printer: Reichsdruckerei, Berlin

• Material: Paper

• Design Style: Ornate, engraved

Design & Features:

Obverse:

• Dominated by the portrait of a bearded man, framed by an elegant oval.

• Decorative guilloché surrounds the portrait and denomination.

• Stylized gothic text reads: “Reichsbanknote Eintausend Mark”, asserting its value.

• Issuance and validation text below states its acceptance at Reichsbank branches, dated Berlin, 15 December 1922.

• Embellished with two Reichsbank seals and multiple facsimile signatures.

• Serial number 31B-995981 is printed in green and black ink.

Reverse:

• A richly patterned design in brown tones fills the reverse, centered on the large denomination "1000 Mark."

• Features symmetrical floral and scrollwork motifs, creating both anti-counterfeit complexity and ornamental appeal.

• Banner text and gothic "Reichsbanknote" title complete the official appearance.

Historical Context:

This note comes from the final stages before hyperinflation gripped Germany in 1923. The 1000 Mark note was still a functional high-denomination banknote in late 1922, but by mid-1923, denominations had escalated into the millions, billions, and trillions due to runaway inflation. These earlier issues mark the beginning of the dramatic financial collapse and are an essential cornerstone for understanding the evolution of German hyperinflation currency.

Collector’s Value:

Graded Choice Uncirculated 64 PPQ, this note offers outstanding eye appeal and strong paper integrity, further enhanced by its Premium Paper Quality (PPQ) designation. It is an ideal acquisition for:

• Collectors of pre-hyperinflation Weimar paper money

• Enthusiasts of classic European banknote design

• Investors building a progressive German inflation series

This high-grade example captures the look and feel of a pivotal moment in monetary history, where value, aesthetics, and political upheaval intersected.