The German Vampire Note refers to the 10,000 Mark note from 1922, which is known for a hidden image of a vampire in the portrait of a merchant. This design alludes to the economic burdens Germany faced after World War I, particularly the reparations that were "bleeding" the country financially. When the note is rotated 90 degrees, the neck of the figure appears to resemble a vampire, symbolizing the economic struggles of the Weimar Republic era characterized by hyperinflation. This note serves as a poignant reminder of that tumultuous period in German history. Will ship well-protected.