Two banknotes from Lodz Ghetto (Litzmannstadt)

Two banknotes issued by the Judenrat, headed by Chaim Mordechai Romkovsky, in Lodz Ghetto for internal use in the Ghetto.
Romkovsky's signature appears on the notes.
Chaim Mordechai Romkovsky, head of Judenrat, supported the method of collaboration with the Nazis and loyal work of Jews in the possible working places. He believed that if the Jews constituted a productive working force, their extermination will be delayed. His position was controversial. In recent years, he has been seen more positively due to the conditions under which he had to operate.
The name 'Litzmannstadt' which was written on the notes was given to Lodz according to Hitler's directions in April 1940 in memory of the German general Litzmann whi was killed in the area during World War I.
One of the banknotes is a one Mark banknote and the other, with is damaged at the edges, is a 20 Mark banknote.