Unbelievable Images: 24 Historical Moments of Hyperinflation Captured on Camera

Hyperinflation is a severe economic crisis where a country's currency rapidly loses its value, resulting in people having large amounts of money that can't buy much. One of the most famous examples is the Weimar Hyperinflation in post-World War I Germany, where the value of the German Mark plummeted to extreme levels. Other modern examples include Zimbabwe, Venezuela, and Lebanon. When money becomes practically worthless, people find creative ways to use it, as shown in these 24 shocking photos of hyperinflation crises throughout history.