Buy German Mark (DEM) – Kantor Grand in Katowice

German Mark (DEM) in Katowice – sell old banknotes at Kantor Grand

The German Mark is no longer in circulation since 2002, but we still receive it from customers who found it while cleaning their homes, in an inheritance from relatives, or in an old wallet from trips to Germany. At Kantor Grand on Adama Mickiewicza 22 in Katowice, we buy such banknotes on an ongoing basis.

The DEM exchange rate has been fixed since 1999 at 1.95583 marks per 1 euro – this does not change, so the price we offer is based on this conversion rate and the current euro to złoty exchange rate, not on 'market rates' of the mark itself.

Why people still have German Marks

Germany introduced the euro into circulation in 2002, but the mark remained in many Polish homes – especially in families that often traveled for shopping or work to Germany in the 90s. DEM banknotes are found while cleaning attics, in old wallets, or appear in inheritances from parents or grandparents. If you found such cash, you can simply sell it instead of keeping it in a drawer.

How the value of the German Mark is calculated

The exchange rate of the mark does not change like live currency – when Germany introduced the euro, they fixed it permanently at 1.95583 DEM per 1 EUR. Therefore, when valuing your banknotes, we convert this fixed rate to the current euro to złoty exchange rate. The only thing that really affects the buy price at the currency exchange office is the EUR/PLN rate of that day, not the economic situation of the mark (because there is none – the currency has not existed for over 20 years).

What we accept and what we don't

• we buy German Mark banknotes in good, undamaged condition,
• before visiting, it's worth checking if you have banknotes or coins – currency exchange offices usually buy only banknotes, coins usually need to be exchanged directly at the Bundesbank office,
• for larger quantities of banknotes or unusual denominations, we recommend contacting us by phone before coming.

Can the German Mark still be exchanged at a bank?

Yes – the Bundesbank (German central bank) exchanges DEM banknotes and coins into euros without any time limit, unlike many other countries that introduced a final exchange deadline. However, this requires a visit to Germany or a postal shipment, which is simply impractical for many people. Selling the German Mark at Kantor Grand in Katowice is faster and doesn't require leaving the country.

Sell your German Mark at Kantor Grand Katowice

Found old German Marks and don't know what to do with them? Bring them to Kantor Grand on Adama Mickiewicza 22 in Katowice – we will check the condition of the banknotes and give you the current buy price based on the euro exchange rate.