This is an original Austrian Notgeld emergency banknote issued by the town of St. Andrä im Lavanttal (Carinthia) in the immediate post–World War I period (circa 1918–1920). Municipal Notgeld was issued throughout Austria during this time due to shortages of official small-denomination coinage following the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
The note is denominated 50 Pfennig and features traditional Gothic script, ornate border design, and the municipal coat of arms, reflecting the regional authority and artistic style typical of Austrian emergency currency. These locally issued notes were intended for circulation, not souvenirs, and many were retained as keepsakes due to their attractive designs.
A solid and authentic example of Austrian Notgeld, suitable for collectors of emergency money, Austrian paper currency, or post-imperial European financial history.
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