Which 1919 German emergency currency was issued by the city of Bielefeld as cloth and linen money?

Bielefeld Notgeld was emergency money issued by the German city of Bielefeld during the economic turmoil following World War I, including unusual notes printed on cloth and linen.

The German word Notgeld means “emergency money.” Cities, municipalities, companies, and other organizations issued it when official small change became scarce. Bielefeld became especially famous for notes made from materials such as linen, silk, and velvet, some of which were attractive enough to become collectors’ items.

These issues were not ordinary national currency, and their acceptance was generally local or limited. They were created to solve shortages of small denominations rather than to establish a permanent monetary system.

Bielefeld Notgeld is often confused with Papiermark notes, which were official German money and later became associated with hyperinflation. Notgeld appeared in many German communities and in several forms, including paper, fabric, and other materials.