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The Soviet Government decided to effect currency reforms in Germany after World War II in order to strengthen the East German economy which had been destroyed in the war. The reform created a new currency, the Ostmark, and replaced the old Reichsmark. By creating a new currency, the Soviet government hoped to help revive the East German economy by providing a stable financial system, as well as helping to create a new form of identity for the people living in East Germany. Additionally, by creating a new currency, the Soviet Government was able to control the exchange rate, set a rate of taxation, and oversee the sale of essential goods.