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Hyperinflation and the Weimar Republic

Follow the steps that took Weimar Germany from a nation managing a large post-war debt, to having its citizens burning their banknotes to keep warm

This Hungarian 100-quintillion note was the largest denomination banknote ever produced

hyperinflation A general rise in prices of at least 50 per cent per month. Hyperinflation is very harmful and can have devastating social and political costs.

exchange rate The value of one currency in relation to another currency. This drives the prices paid for imported food and other goods.

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