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WWII Nazi German Scrip / Currency for Mittelbau - Dora Forced labor & Concentration Camp Complex - Concentration camp scrip, also known as chits or currency, in 2 Reichsmark denomination. This example was distributed to slave laborers in Mittelbau (Central Construction) concentration and forced labor camp. Scrip measures 59.1mm x 75.7mm and is in good - very good condition with a fold mark and some wear. Printed in ink on the reverse is (translated); ”The cover for this note is deposited with the Central administration of the SS canteens in the Mittelbau area. Counterfeiting is punishable by criminal law. Mittelbau (also called Dora-Mittelbau and Nordhausen), was originally established on August 28, 1943, as a subcamp of Buchenwald, In response to increased Allied bombing, prisoners were forced to dig huge tunnels in the mountains, safe from aerial destruction. Inside the completed tunnels, the prisoners then constructed factories and storage areas for rocket production. Once completed, assembly line production of V-2 rockets began in late December of 1943. Both forced laborers and German civil workers worked on rocket construction. To encourage productivity on the assembly line, authorities paid the prisoners with scrip which could be exchanged for goods in the camp canteen. In-house shipping is available. Open pickup is Tuesday, Oct. 29 from Noon to 7 pm at our offices in Carroll, OH 43112 or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. We charge $5/lot if you want to pick up a different day. Once packed up we will send you an invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: shipping@burnsbid.com. Sales tax will be collected on all bidders. If tax exempt, make sure your certification is submitted with the bid platform.