KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

5000 rubles 1917 — Russia ( Pick: 31I )

Front side
5000 rubles Russia 1917 — Front side
Back side
5000 rubles Russia 1917 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 5000 rubles issued in Russia in 1917. It belongs to the State Credit Notes series and falls within the period of the Russian Empire. This note is cataloged under Pick number 31I, which identifies it within the issue. Its denomination, year, and catalog reference integrate it into the known documentation of this series.

The front side design features dark blue-green and dark olive-green colors on a multicolor underprint. It is signed by Georgii Leonidovich Pyatakov, the Manager, along with ten Cashiers. The paper used is cotton, and the dimensions of the note are 212 x 131 mm. The printing office responsible for its production is Goznak (State Printing Works), Russian Federation.

A total of 200,000 notes were produced per series. The State Credit Notes (1917) series was introduced during a turbulent period of the Russian Empire, reflecting the economic changes and challenges of the time.

Specifications

Signed by
Georgii Leonidovich Pyatakov (Manager) and ten Cashiers
Date of issue
December 1919
Printing office
Goznak (State Printing Works), Russian Federation
Paper
Cotton
Colour
Dark blue-green and dark olive-green on multicolor underprint
Dimensions
212 x 131 mm
Amount produced
200,000 notes per series
Pick catalog
31I

About this banknote

The State Credit Notes 5000 rubles banknote was issued by the State Treasury of the Russian Empire in 1917. This series was introduced to support economic stability during the tumultuous period of political and social upheaval leading up to the Russian Revolution. The issuance was part of a broader strategy to manage the empire's finances as World War I continued.

The banknote features a design in dark blue-green and dark olive-green on a multicolor underprint. It measures 212 x 131 mm and is made of cotton paper. Notably signed by Georgii Leonidovich Pyatakov and ten cashiers, it was produced by the Goznak State Printing Works. The series had a limited production run of 200,000 notes.

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