1000 rubles 1991 — USSR ( Pick: 246 )
Banknote description
It is cataloged under Pick number 246. This reference identifies it within the issue. The combination of denomination, year, and series placement situates it among documented banknotes from this timeframe. As part of the recorded issue, this note is classified within a defined group of banknotes, with its documented facts determining its placement in the catalog.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1991
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Green and brown
- Dimensions
- 144 x 70 mm
- Pick catalog
- 246
About this banknote
The 1,000 ruble banknote, issued by the State Bank of the USSR in 1991, was part of the final series of Soviet currency before the dissolution of the Soviet Union. This series was introduced to combat inflation and stabilize the economy during a period of significant financial turmoil. The banknote features a bust of Vladimir Lenin on the obverse and a view of the Kremlin on the reverse. Notably, the watermark displays a star pattern across the banknote.
A significant historical event during this period was the Pavlov Reform, initiated on January 22, 1991, which retired and confiscated large-denomination bills to curb inflation and combat the black market. The 1,000 ruble banknote was part of this reform and remained in circulation until its demonetization on July 26, 1993.
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