Bohemia & Moravia 1940 5 Korun Banknote β Pick# 4 β WWII German Occupation
Occupied Czechoslovakia Currency β Circulated Wartime Note
This 5 Korun banknote, issued in 1940 under Nazi occupation, is a striking example of World War II-era emergency currency. Cataloged as Pick# 4, it was printed for use in the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moraviaβthe German-controlled territory carved from Czechoslovakia during the early years of the war.
Key Features:
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Country: Bohemia & Moravia (German Occupation)
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Year: 1940
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Denomination: 5 Korun
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Pick Number: P-4
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Condition: Used / Circulated
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Type: Occupation Currency
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Obverse: Stylized Czech lion within a patterned frame
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Reverse: Denomination with ornate detailing
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Language: Czech and German
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Color Scheme: Green and gray
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Issuing Authority: German Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia
This note represents a period of immense political and cultural suppression, with design choices reflecting Nazi efforts to assert control while maintaining an illusion of local governance. A must-have for collectors of WWII occupation currency, Czech history, or Axis-era banknotes.