German soldiers would not be using civilian money. They used special banknotes issued to all members of the Wehrmacht.
The war-time pay stretched from ~RM100 for Private (Schütze) to ~RM1700 for a General (some allowances came on top). Soldat could have an evening full of joy and fun for ~5RM.
There's a number of banknotes available. RM (Reichsmark) banknotes are printed on both sides, while Reichspfennig are printed on one side only.
Prices for reference:
- Mercedes 540K - RM 42,000
- Volkswagen - RM 900
- Fountain Pen - RM 10
- Wrist watch - RM 10
- Portable typewriter (Olympia) - RM 127.5
- Pack of cigarettes (12pcs) - RM 3.33
- 1kg of bread - 35 Pf
- 1kg of pork - RM 1.60
- 0.25kg of butter - 60 Pf
- Bottle of beer - 25 Pf (in a bar)
- Shot of cognac - 20 Pf (in a bar)
For Adolf Hitler's salary was RM 1500 a month. Skilled worker in heavy industry earned ~RM 180 per month.
Wehrmacht Banknotes
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