History
          Schleswig-Holstein, a Brief History

Notgeld
      The Versailles Treaty, 28 June 1919, called for a plebiscite to affix Danish or German authority of certain towns in Schleswig-Holstein. (ARTICLE 109. The frontier between Germany and Denmark shall be fixed in conformity with the wishes of the population.) That plebiscite was held 10 February, 1920. The Notgeld notes were issued by local town councils and reflect the various views of the authorities.