5000000 rubles 1921 — USSR ( Pick: 121 )

Region: Russia

Period: USSR

Series: Soviet State Notes (1921–1924)

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Banknote description

The banknote is a 5000000 rubles issued in the USSR in 1921. It belongs to the Soviet State Notes series and falls within the period of the USSR. This note is cataloged under Pick number 121, which identifies it within the issue. Its denomination, year, and catalog reference place it among documented banknotes of this series.

The front side design features a bluish coloration. The dimensions of the note are 270 x 130 mm, with an overall aesthetic characterized by a predominant use of black, creating a striking contrast with the bluish elements on the front side.

The Soviet State Notes series was issued during a period when the country was addressing economic challenges following the 1917 Revolution.

Specifications

Colour: Black
Dimensions: 270 x 130 mm
Pick catalog: 121

About this banknote

The People's Commissariat of Finance of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic (RSFSR) issued the 5,000,000 rubles banknote in 1921 as part of the Soviet State Notes series. This issuance aimed to address the severe hyperinflation following the Russian Civil War, necessitating high-denomination currency to facilitate everyday transactions.

The banknote measures 270 x 130 mm and is printed in black ink. The front side features a bluish underprint. Notably, this note is single-sided, with no design on the reverse. The text on the front outlines the terms of the obligation, with the denomination "5,000,000" prominently displayed vertically on the left side.