5 chervontsev (1937) — USSR | Banknotes catalog

Banknote description

The banknote is a 5 chervontsev issued in the USSR in 1937. It belongs to the Chervonets Banknotes series and falls within the period of the USSR. This note is cataloged under Pick number 204, which identifies it within the issue. Its denomination, year, and catalog reference place it among documented banknotes of this series.

The front side features a green design with the arms at the upper left center and a portrait of V. Lenin at the right. The back displays the value at the center and corners, in dark blue on a multicolor underprint. This note is a uniface pair, marked as a specimen with a red overprint and exhibits number pinhole perforation.

The dimensions of the banknote are 181 x 90 mm, and it is printed on white paper. The printing office responsible for its production is Гознак (Экспедиция заготовления государственных бумаг). The chervonets series was introduced to support the gold standard at the time of its issue.

Specifications

Date of issue

January 1938

Printing office

Гознак (Экспедиция заготовления государственных бумаг)

Paper

white

Colour

Olive

Dimensions

181 x 90 mm

Pick catalog

204

About this banknote

The State Bank of the USSR issued the 5 chervontsev banknote in January 1938 as part of the 1937 series. This series was introduced to standardize the Soviet currency system and featured updated designs reflecting the era's political themes.

The obverse of the banknote displays the State Emblem of the USSR at the upper left center and a portrait of Vladimir Lenin at the right center. The reverse features the denomination written in multiple languages, including Armenian, Georgian, and various Cyrillic scripts, emphasizing the USSR's multinational composition. The banknote measures 181 x 90 mm and was printed by Goznak, the official state printer.

5 chervontsev 1937 — USSR ( Pick: 204 )

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