Inflation Collection (page 5)

1000000000 Mark note
The hyperinflation in the Weimar Republic 1921-1923. Front of a Banknote on 1 000 000 000 Mark edited in Berlin 20/10 1923. Date: 1921-1923

200000000000 Mark Note
The hyperinflation the Weimar Republic 1921-1923. Front of a Banknote on 200 000 000 000 Mark edited by Bayerische Centralbank. Date: 1921-1923

20000 Mark Note
The hyperinflation the Weimar Republic 1921-1923. Back of a Banknote on 20 000 Mark edited at Berlin 20/2 1923. Date: 1921-1923

500000000 Mark note

5000000000000 Mark note
The hyperinflation in the Weimar Republic 1921-1923. Front of a Banknote on 5 000 000 000 000 Mark edited in Berlin 1/11 1923. Date: 1921-1923

5000000000 Mark note

10000000000 Mark note
The hyperinflation the Weimar Republic 1921-1923. Front of a Banknote on 10 000 000 000 Mark edited in Berlin 22/8 1923. Date: 1921-1923

500000 Mark note
The hyperinflation the Weimar Republic. Front of a Banknote on 500 000 Mark edited in Berlin 25/7 1923. Date: 1923

10000000 Mark note
The hyperinflation the Weimar Republic Front of a Banknote on 10 000 000 Mark edited in Berlin 25/7 1923. Date: 1923

2000000 Mark note
The hyperinflation the Weimar Republic. Front of a Banknote on 2 000 000 Mark editedin Berlin 9/8 1923. Date: 1923

500000000000 Mark note

20000000 Mark note
The hyperinflation the Weimar Republic 1921-1923. Front of a Banknote on 20 000 000 Mark edited in Berlin 18/9 1923. Date: 1921-1923

20000000000 Mark note
The hyperinflation the Weimar Republic 1921-1923. Front of banknote on 20 000 000 000 Mark edited in Berlin 1/10 1923. Date: 1921-1923

1000000 Mark note
The hyperinflation the Weimar Republic 1921-1923. Front of a Banknote on 1 000 000 Mark edited in Berlin 9/8 1923. Date: 1921-1923

Inflating German observation balloon, Western Front, WW1
Men inflating a German observation balloon on the Western Front during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

50000000 Mark note
The hyperinflation the Weimar Republic. Front of a Banknote on 50 000 000 Mark edited in Berlin 25/7 1923. Date: 1923

Mechanic checking tyre pressure in tractor tyres, England, october

Inflating balloon. Historical artwork of the inflation of a gas balloon. The balloon is suspended from a wire stretched between two poles

Black-spotted porcupinefish (Arothron hystrix) inflating itself. The porcupinefish swallows water to inflate itself as a form of defence from predators

Early history of the universe, artwork
Early history of the universe. Artwork showing the cooling and expansion of the early universe from its origin in the Big Bang (upper left)

Multiple universes, artwork
Multiple universes. Artwork showing multiple universes forming from black holes following the Big Bang formation of the initial universe at top left

Bubble universes. Conceptual artwork of several bubble universes formed in the early universe. The term Big Bang describes the expansion of all the matter in the universe from an infinitely compact

Big Bang inflation. Conceptual artwork of several areas of inflation (domes) in the early universe. The term Big Bang describes the expansion of all the matter in the universe from an infinitely

Rarified air balloon. Historical artwork of the inflation of a balloon by burning a substance to create hot air and smoke

Money shower, conceptual image

Shopper carrying food shopping

British coins

Wasting money, conceptual image

Wormhole in the Big Bang. Computer artwork of a wormhole (connected funnels) created during the Big Bang (white star at lower centre)

Expanding universe, computer artwork
Expanding universe. Computer artwork illustrating the spatial expansion of the universe, using the analogy of an expanding balloon

Parallel universes. Conceptual artwork of parallel universes that may have formed along with our universe, or that form part of a hypothetical set of possible universes

Burning money, conceptual image
Wasting money, conceptual image. Flames engulfing Euro notes

Universe time line, artwork
Big Bang and Evolution of Galaxies - The observable Universe is about 84 billion light years across. According to the standard view of cosmolog

Rack of car tyres
Rack of new car tyres

Energy costs, conceptual image

Food costs, conceptual image

GERMANY: INFLATION, 1923. Berliners selling tin cans for scrap during severe inflation of 1923

5 Million Mark Note
Banknote for 5 million marks

Bread Prices
The price of bread from 1800 to 1948, recorded on a set of five stones in the churchyard wall at Great Wishford, Wiltshire, England

Hydrogen for Balloons
Henri Giffard developed a process for the preparation of hydrogen gas for air balloons and dirigibles. His first dirigible flight took place in 1852 from Paris to Trappes

Germany / Inflation / 1923
1, 000, 000, 000 paper marks = 1 goldmark

Ddp Poster / Inflation
German Democratic Party (DDP) poster demonising inflation

Black-blotched porcupinefish inflated at night, Diodon liturosus, Similan Islands, Thailand (Andaman Sea)
Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect

Opening of Rentenbank
Opening of the Rentenbank in Oranien Street, Berlin. The crowd wait for the issue of the new currency, the Rentenmark, aimed at stemming hyper inflation

Germany / Soup Kitchen
The poor queue at a state soup kitchen - a symptom of inflation

Town Crier Circa 1800
A Town Crier advertises the disappearance of Mr Guinea - an allusion to the inflation caused by the wars with France

Gutenberg on Inflation
INFLATION IN GERMANY Gutenberg : To think that my wonderful invention should be use to spew out banknotes that are hardly worth more than the paper they re printed on !

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"Inflation: A Cosmic Phenomenon Unveiled in Art and History" In the vast expanse of the Universe, hidden within the cosmic microwave background (CMB) radiation, lies a clue to understanding inflation. Just as an artist unveils their masterpiece stroke by stroke, scientists unravel the timeline of our expanding universe through this ancient light. As we delve into history's pages, one cannot overlook the haunting specter of 1923 German Hyperinflation. Bank notes turned worthless paper money; French alarmists cried out for poor John Bull. In a striking poster for the Socialist Party (SFIO), France depicted its struggle against economic turmoil. Even in Wall Street's realm, where fortunes are made and lost like bubbles blown by John Pierpont Morgan himself, inflation reared its head. An American lithograph cartoon from 1901 humorously portrayed Morgan as a Wall Street bull inflating stocks for eager investors. Amidst these financial upheavals, banknotes became symbols of absurdity. The One Million German Mark note seemed astronomical until it was dwarfed by its successor - the staggering 50 billion Mark note. These artifacts bear witness to an era when hyperinflation ravaged economies and left ordinary people struggling to survive. Yet beyond earthly concerns lie grander horizons. The evolution of our Universe unfolds before us in breathtaking artwork. From Mr Graham's balloon ascent at Kew Bridge to depictions of celestial wonders, artists capture both scientific curiosity and human imagination. Through all these glimpses into history and artistry alike, inflation emerges as a force that shapes societies and echoes throughout time. It reminds us that even on cosmic scales or within monetary systems, unchecked growth can lead to instability if not managed wisely. Let us learn from these lessons etched upon banknotes and woven into artistic tapestries – let us strive for balance between progress and stability so that future generations may navigate their own journeys amidst the ever-expanding cosmos.