500 rubl 1920 — Latvia ( Pick: 8 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Latvia, dated 1920, carries a denomination of 500 rubl. The color scheme features light and dark green.
It is cataloged under Pick number 8. This classification places the banknote among documented banknotes of its issue year. The combination of its denomination and year positions it within a defined grouping of banknotes.
It is cataloged under Pick number 8. This classification places the banknote among documented banknotes of its issue year. The combination of its denomination and year positions it within a defined grouping of banknotes.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1920
- Colour
- Light and dark green
- Pick catalog
- 8
About this banknote
The 500 rubl banknote was issued by the Latvian State Treasury, introduced in 1920 following Latvia's declaration of independence in 1918. This note was part of the effort to stabilize and formalize Latvia's currency system after World War I and the Russian Revolution disrupted the monetary landscape.
The banknote predominantly features light and dark green hues. It displays the denomination "500 RUBL" prominently on both sides, alongside inscriptions in Latvian, German, and Russian. The reverse side depicts agricultural motifs such as a basket and tools, symbolizing abundance. This note is identified as Pick number 8 in numismatic catalogs.
