german-east-africa-1915-item
Image: <bdi><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:National_Museum_of_American_History" class="extiw" title="w:en:National Museum of American History"><span title="history museum in Washington, D.C., a division of the Smithsonian Institution">National Museum of American History</span></a> </bdi> (Public domain)
Denomination1 Rupie
Country / EmpireGerman East Africa
Obverse DesignThe obverse of the banknote features the Imperial German eagle at the top center. Below it, the text 'Deutsch-Ostafrikanische Bank' is displayed. The denomination 'Eine Rupie' (One Rupie) is prominently featured in the center, along with the date '1. Januar 1915'. A serial number (e.g., 'A 000000') is present, and there are spaces for signatures. The design includes German text stating the bank's promise to pay the bearer.
Reverse DesignThe reverse of the banknote also displays 'Deutsch-Ostafrikanische Bank' at the top and 'Eine Rupie' in the center. It features German text warning against counterfeiting and affirming the note's legal tender status. The design is framed by a decorative border.
