Located in the center of the "Shinplasters" is a physical depiction of Lady Liberty. Since the general public, at this time, was weary of paper money, including a figure the population believed in and trusted was a political move to win over the citizens.
Fourth Liberty Loan bonds were distributed in late 1918, right before the end of World War I, so it isn't surprising that Lincoln makes an appearance on this particular bond. He is a reminder to the American public to contiue helping the war effort and to fight for the most important American belief: democracy.
The design of the German mark in the early 1920's was created by Herbert Bayer, a member of the Bauhaus School, which is well known for their streamlining approach to design. The lack of a superfluous portrait is reflected in the mark.
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