1 Mark Notgeld, Itzehoe, backside of Necessity Knows No Law, Itzehoe Notgeld.
This and several other Itzehoe notes were designed by Wenzel Hablik. Much more about his life and work at the Wenzel Hablik Museum.
Full translation:
Black text at top: "Notgeld [Emergency Money] of the City of Itzehoe, in the State of Holstein This note is valid until Sept. 30, 1921 This note can be redeemed at the Itzehoe main cash office [Signature of the Mayor]" Gray text: "It costs in Itzehoe in 1913/1921: 1 Men's suit: 90 Marks/1500 Marks 1 Kilo of wool: 12 Marks/240 Marks 1 Pair of boots: 15 Marks/250 Marks 1 Shirt: 5 Marks/75 Marks 1 Pullover: 7.5 Marks/80 Marks 1 Kilo of leather: 3.75 Marks/106 Marks 1 Linen collar: 1/2 Mark/10 Marks" Small black writing: "Printed by Gente Hambg (Hamburg), signed, W.A. Habik" Black writing at bottom: "For educational use or use as a memento"
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