500 rubles 1923 — USSR ( Pick: 169 )

Region: Russia

Period: RSFSR

Series: Currency Notes 1923 (Coins Issue) (1923–1923)

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Banknote description

The banknote is a 500 rubles issued in the USSR in 1923. It belongs to the Currency Notes 1923 series and falls within the RSFSR period. This note is cataloged under Pick number 169, which identifies it within the issue. Its denomination, year, and catalog reference classify it among documented banknotes of this series.

The front side design features dark brown on a multicolor underprint, with the arms at the center. The back side displays text in 8 lines. The dimensions of the banknote are 195 x 153 mm. It is recognized for having 10 signature varieties, enhancing its classification within the series.

This banknote was printed by Goznak, responsible for producing government paper since 1818. The printing office has continued its operations into the present day.

Specifications

Date of issue: 1923
Printing office: Goznak (Гознак, Экспедиция заготовления государственных бумаг), Russian Federation (1818-date)
Paper: Paper
Colour: Dark brown on multicolor underprint. Face Type: Arms at center in underprint. Back Type: Text in 8 lines.
Dimensions: 195 x 153 mm
Pick catalog: 169

About this banknote

The State Bank of the USSR issued the 500 rubles banknote in 1923 as part of the Currency Notes 1923 (Coins Issue) series during the period of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic (RSFSR). This series was introduced to stabilize the post-revolutionary economy amidst hyperinflation, coinciding with the establishment of the USSR in December 1922.

The front side of the banknote features dark brown on a multicolor underprint, with the state arms centrally placed in the underprint. It boasts ten signature varieties. The back side displays text in eight lines. This note, listed as Pick 169, was printed by Goznak, the official Russian printing office, on paper with dimensions of 195 x 153 mm.