How much was a Reichsmark worth in 1939?
Michael Gray
Updated on April 10, 2026
The Reichsmark was put on the gold standard at the rate previously used by the Goldmark, with the U.S. dollar worth 4.2 ℛℳ….World War II.
| Currency | Date set | Value per 1 ℛℳ |
|---|---|---|
| Belgian franc | July 1940 | 12.50 fr. |
| Bohemian and Moravian koruna | April 1939 | 10 K. |
| Bulgarian lev | 1940 | 33.33 лв. |
How much was a Reichsmark worth in 1936?
Mintage, Worth:
| Year | Mark | Value, USD |
|---|---|---|
| 1937 | G | $ 17.51 |
| 1937 | J | $ 15.19 |
| 1936 | A | $ 12.90 |
How much was a Reichsmark worth?
The “Deutsche Mark” was introduced in 1948. During WW2 Germany had the “Reichsmark”, which was roughly 2.50RM to 1US$, so that’s 1 US$ in 1940. One dollar in 1940 is worth $18.60 today. In other words, 1 RM would be worth $7.44 today.
What would a dollar in 1938 be worth today?
Buying power of $100 in 1938
| Initial value | Equivalent value |
|---|---|
| $1 dollar in 1938 | $19.27 dollars today |
| $5 dollars in 1938 | $96.35 dollars today |
| $10 dollars in 1938 | $192.69 dollars today |
| $50 dollars in 1938 | $963.46 dollars today |
What could you buy for $1 in 1938?
Value of $1 from 1938 to 2021 $1 in 1938 is equivalent in purchasing power to about $19.27 today, an increase of $18.27 over 83 years.
Do German marks still have value?
Although German mark notes and coins are no longer legal tender, most of those issued after June 20, 1948 can be exchanged for the equivalent value in euro at Deutsche Bundesbank branches or by post. One euro is worth 1.956 marks.
