5 rubles 1961 — USSR ( Pick: 224 )

Region: Russia

Period: USSR

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

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Banknote description

The banknote is a 5 rubles issued in the USSR in 1961. It belongs to the USSR State Bank Notes (1961 Issue) and falls within the period of the USSR. This note is cataloged under Pick number 224, which identifies it within the issue.

The front design features a USSR State Treasury Note with a blue color scheme on a peach underprint, depicting the Kremlin Spasski tower on the left and arms in the upper left corner. The back design displays blue on a multicolor underprint, with a watermark of stars.

Printed by Goznak, this banknote measures 113 x 57 mm and is primarily blue and green with red accents. The State Bank issued 5-ruble notes as part of their currency reform initiatives in the early 1960s.

Specifications

Date of issue: 1961
Printing office: Goznak
Paper: Paper
Colour: Blue and green with red accents
Dimensions: 113 x 57 mm
Pick catalog: 224

About this banknote

The State Bank of the USSR issued the 1961 banknote series, including the 5 ruble note, to standardize Soviet currency following economic revisions. This series was introduced on January 1, 1961, during a period of monetary reform intended to improve the financial system's stability under the leadership of Nikita Khrushchev.

The front of the 5 ruble note features the iconic Kremlin Spasski Tower to the left and the state emblem of the USSR at the upper left. The reverse side displays a blue design on a multicolored underprint with a star watermark. This note, listed as Pick 224, was produced by the Goznak printing office and measures 113 x 57 mm.