Austrian municipal emergency money (Notgeld) from Dürnstein on the Danube, showing an engraved view of the town and the castle ruins on the hill above, where Richard the Lionheart was held captive, framed by vines and patriotic verses. It was issued during the post-First World War coin shortage, was valid until 31 October 1920, and is uniface with a blank reverse.
Ref
2361
Country
Austria
Issuer
City of Dürnstein
Denomination
20 heller
Catalogue number
–
Date
1920 (printed on the note)
Estimated value
£0.41 to £1.04 · price guide: Numista prices for Austrian heller Notgeld of 1920 (typically $0.55–1.40)