5000 rubles 1921 — USSR ( Pick: 113 )

Region: Russia

Period: USSR

Series: Soviet State Notes (1921–1924)

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Banknote description

This banknote from the USSR, dated 1921, carries a denomination of 5000 rubles. It is part of the Soviet State Notes series and falls within the documented period of the USSR.

This note is cataloged under Pick number 113, which identifies it within the issue. The combination of its denomination, year, and series places it among the structured banknotes of this timeframe. Its classification is established by the available catalog reference and issue details.

Specifications

Colour: Blue
Dimensions: 000 x 000 mm
Pick catalog: 113

About this banknote

The People's Commissariat of Finance of the Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic issued the 5000 rubles banknote on June 16, 1921. This issuance was part of the Soviet State Notes series introduced to address the economic challenges following the Russian Civil War.

The obverse features the denomination "5000" prominently, with inscriptions in Cyrillic stating "Currency note of the Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic" and "Five thousand rubles," all set against a brown underprint. The reverse displays the state emblem at the upper center, accompanied by the slogan "Workers of the World, Unite!" in six languages. This note was demonetized on November 1, 1922.