In postwar Germany, the currency was nearly worthless due to the devastation of World War II and the hyperinflation that followed. The Reichsmark lost its value significantly, leading to severe economic hardship. In June 1948, the Deutsche Mark was introduced as a new currency to stabilize the economy and curb inflation, marking a pivotal moment in Germany's recovery and the beginning of the Wirtschaftswunder, or economic miracle.
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