It is highly likely to be regional currency (notgeld). (Check the
specialised krause notgeld catalogue).

The notes are of low denominations (In 1916 Germany was going through a
period of hyper inflation - people literally used wheelbarrows to carry
their money around. Symilar to what is happening in Zimbabwe at the
moment).

Notgeld was given out through times of emergency. Usually Notgeld is in
low denominations. Notgeld was mostly valid as a means of payment only
for a limited period and in a specific region. It was issued on behalf
of the
Central bank (legally) or outside of legislation by private banks,
firms, local authorities (towns, counties etc.), clubs or other
institutions. Symilar to the Canadian shinplasters.


Jeffrey Parsons wrote:
Does anyone know anything about these German notes:

http://tinyurl.com/t8xdu

pparently, they are not in the Standard Catalog of World Paper money.
They were found among some old German military ephemera. I'm trying to
get an idea what they are worth. I have three types: 1 mark, 2 mark
and 5 mark. Each bears the date 1916. Someone suggested they are
military issues or POW issues. Any information, clues or guesses would
be appreciated.

Thank you,

Jeffrey P