5 rubles 1922 — USSR ( Pick: 129 )

Region: Russia

Period: USSR

Series: Soviet State Notes (1921–1924)

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Banknote description

The banknote is a 5 rubles issued in the USSR in 1922. It belongs to the Soviet State Notes series and falls within the USSR period. This note is cataloged under Pick number 129, which identifies it within the issue. Its denomination, year, and catalog reference place it among documented banknotes of this series.

The front design features the arms at the upper left, alongside ten signature varieties. A watermark displaying stars is also present on the note. The banknote measures 150 x 75 mm, which is standard for this denomination.

The blue color of the banknote is a characteristic feature. This series included banknotes that were produced during a time when the Soviet economy was establishing its foundational currency structure following the revolution.

Specifications

Date of issue: 1 May 1922
Paper: Paper
Colour: Blue
Dimensions: 150 x 75 mm
Pick catalog: 129

About this banknote

The People's Commissariat of Finance of the Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic (RSFSR) issued the 5 rubles banknote in 1922. This series was introduced on December 5, 1922, as part of the Soviet government's efforts to stabilize the economy following the Russian Civil War. The note was demonetized on November 1, 1923.

The obverse features the emblem of the RSFSR at the upper center, with the denomination below and legal text at the lower center. The reverse displays a guilloché pattern across the note. The banknote measures 66 × 36 mm and has a mosaic pattern watermark. It was printed by Goznak, the state printing enterprise of the Russian Federation.