5 rubles 1934 — USSR ( Pick: 212 )

Region: Russia

Period: USSR

Series: USSR Government Bonds (1922–1957)

Front side

Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 5 rubles issued in the USSR in 1934. It belongs to the USSR Government Bonds series and falls within the period of the USSR. This note is cataloged under Pick number 212, which identifies it within the issue.

The front side features an underprint with arms at the upper center, resembling #211, and is noted as having no signature. The back side displays the value at the center in a multicolor design, is marked as a specimen, and is presented as a uniface pair alongside a red overprint and number pinhole perforation.

This banknote measures 134 x 69 mm and is printed on paper. The specimen designation indicates it may have been used for reference or display during its period of issuance.

Specifications

Date of issue: 1934
Paper: Paper
Colour: Slate blue on light blue
Dimensions: 134 x 69 mm
Pick catalog: 212

About this banknote

The State Treasury of the USSR issued the 5 rubles banknote (Pick 212) in 1934. This series was introduced to standardize the Soviet currency system during the early 1930s.

The front of the banknote features the Soviet Union's coat of arms at the upper center, with the denomination "5 rubles" inscribed in seven languages. The back displays the numeral "5" surrounded by geometric patterns. This note measures 134 x 69 mm and is printed in slate blue on a light blue underprint. Notably, it lacks a signature, distinguishing it from similar issues.