Bidspirit auction | Austria-Hungary – Prisoner of War

Austria-Hungary – Prisoner of War Camp Emergency Note, 100 Kronen, 1916 Country: Austria-Hungary - Type: Emergency / Prisoner of War Camp Currency (Lagergeld) Denomination: 100 Kronen Issued at: Ostffyasszonyfa POW Camp, Hungary Date: June 1, 1916 Languages: German, Hungarian and Russian Serial Number: 0431, Series MS2 Historical World War I prisoner of war camp emergency note, issued for internal use within an Austro-Hungarian POW camp. The note represented part of the funds deposited for prisoners and was intended for circulation only inside the camp, as stated on the note itself. The design features multilingual inscriptions, the Austro-Hungarian imperial coat of arms, printed signatures, and characteristic wartime typography. Very poor overall condition with heavy wear, tears, significant paper loss along the margins and center, folds, and strong paper degradation. Despite its condition, this remains an interesting collectible item related to World War I prisoner of war camp currency. Please view the photos carefully for condition assessment.