“Regulation Regarding the Correction of the Ruble Rate” a large poster in four languages in which the German occupier during the First World War informs the residents of Lithuania – the application of the German currency and its rate to the ruble in the occupied territories. Signed in print by Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg – the supreme commander of the German forces. “Headquarters East”, November 11, 1915.
In the poster, which was printed in four languages: Yiddish, Polish, Lithuanian, and German, side by side, written:
“German money must be accepted in the occupied territories according to which:
1.5 is equivalent to 1 ruble.
It is forbidden to cancel or change what is stated in section 1 by agreements.
Whoever violates the instructions mentioned in sections 1 and 2, or makes an attempt to violate them, will be punished by a fine of up to 1000 marks (=666 2/3 rubles), or by imprisonment of up to three months.
This order takes effect immediately.
Headquarters East, November 11, 1915, Hindenburg Field Marshal.”
Size: 70×30 cm. general condition good.
