*Austrian, 1944, Allied Military Currency (AMC), Ein (1) Schilling, Zwei (2) Schilling, Funf (5) Schilling, Funfzig (50) Groschen, (Alliierte Militärbehörde, In Oesterreich Ausgegeben)*
Allied Military Currency (“AMC”) was a form of currency issued by the Allied powers during World War II, to be issued to troops entering liberated or newly occupied countries, as a form of currency control. It was the most extensive joint currency issue of the Second World War, and printed jointly by the Anglo-American powers. Notes were prepared in lire, francs, kroner, marks, schillings and yen for use in countries to be invaded or liberated. All the issues were similar in appearance, facilitating production.
Alliierte Militärbehörde – Allied Military Authority.
In Oesterreich Ausgegeben – Issued in Austria.
Ein (1) Schilling: “Serie 1944 IN OESTERREICH AUSGEGEBEN”. Guilloché pattern. Laurel leaves behind. Watermark – Wavy horizontal lines. In circulation: May 1945 – 24 December 1947
Zwei (2) Schilling: “Serie 1944 IN OESTERREICH AUSGEGEBEN”. Watermark – wavy horizontal lines. In circulation: May 1944 – 20 December 1945, Demonetized 24 December 1947
Funf (5) Schilling: “Serie 1944 IN OESTERREICH AUSGEGEBEN” 81H 028286. Watermark Wavy Lines. In circulation: May 1945 – 24 December 1947
Funfzig (50) Groschen: “Serie 1944 IN OESTERREICH AUSGEGEBEN”. Rusty brown coloured note with symmetric geometric design. 50 Groschen written in the top two corners. Watermark Wavy Lines. In circulation: May 1945 – 24 December 1947
*Condition*
In good used condition. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
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