3 Rubles 1961 — USSR ( Pick: 223 )

Region: Russia

Period: USSR

Series: USSR State Bank Notes (1961 Issue) (1961–1991)

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Banknote description

The banknote is a 3 Rubles issued in the USSR in 1961. It belongs to the USSR State Bank Notes series and falls within the USSR period. This note is cataloged under Pick number 223, identifying it within the issue. Its denomination, year, and catalog reference place it among documented banknotes of this series.

The front side design features the USSR State Treasury Note in dark green on a multicolor underprint, displaying a view of the Kremlin at the center and the arms at the upper left. The back side design showcases a light blue on green and multicolor underprint, including a watermark of stars.

This banknote is produced on cotton fiber paper and measures 114 x 57 mm. It was signed by the State Treasury of the USSR and was printed by Goznak. The total amount produced is 3,000,000,000 notes.

Specifications

Signed by: State Treasury of the USSR
Date of issue: 1 January 1961
Printing office: Goznak
Paper: cotton fiber
Colour: green
Dimensions: 114 x 57 mm
Amount produced: 3,000,000,000
Pick catalog: 223

About this banknote

The State Bank of the USSR issued the 1961 series banknotes to re-denominate the ruble following a monetary reform announced on January 1, 1961. This reform aimed to replace the previous ruble notes, reducing the nominal value by a factor of ten to simplify transactions.

The 3 Rubles note, designated as Pick 223, features a dark green image of the Kremlin at the center on the front, with the State Emblem of the USSR in the upper left corner. The reverse side is light blue on a green and multicolor underprint, incorporating a watermark of stars. Printed by Goznak, this note measures 114 x 57 mm and was produced in a quantity of 3,000,000,000.