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It was more the economy of Germany that became worthless.
After loosing the war, Germany was forced to pay reparations, under the Treaty of Versailles. The total money owed was 269,000,000,000 in gold marks (German currency). That much in gold coins equaled about 233,405,018 lbs of pure gold. In trying to cover it's debts, Germany began printing money, which lead to severe hyperinflation of national prices. This hyperinflation caused instability in the economy and the German mark to be useless.
Germany had also been accepting loan offers from various countries to help pay the reparations. In 1929, when the Stock Market Collapsed, many of these loans were called in, and Germany had to pay out substantial amounts of money.
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What kind of money is used in Europe?
EURO
How did the Marshall plan help post-war Europe?
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