Bundesbank Reminds: Old D-Mark & Euro Banknotes Still Valuable
The Deutsche Bundesbank has reminded the public that both current Euro notes and outdated banknotes, including old Deutsche Mark (D-Mark) banknotes, retain their value and can be exchanged. This includes damaged or old notes, with certain conditions.
The Bundesbank accepts old D-Mark notes for exchange, despite them no longer having legal tender status since the Euro's introduction. These can be exchanged at a fixed rate in Euro without a time limit, regardless of their condition. Similarly, coins and notes from the D-Mark era can be exchanged indefinitely, even if damaged.
For Euro notes, the 'snipping trick' of sticking together halves of different notes does not create a new valid note. However, damaged Euro notes can be replaced if more than half of the note is present. In case of torn or singed notes, proof of permanent destruction of the missing part is required.
Exchanging notes can be done personally at a Federal Bank branch or by mail. For larger amounts sent by mail, a secure shipment is recommended. The Bundesbank offers a service to exchange damaged or old notes, excluding counterfeit or contaminated ones.
In Germany, both current Euro notes and outdated notes, including old D-Mark notes, retain their value and can be exchanged. The Deutsche Bundesbank accepts these for exchange, even if damaged, under certain conditions. It's recommended to use secure shipping for larger amounts exchanged by mail.
