1918 Rostov-on-Don 500 Rubles Banknote | Genuine Russian Civil War Era Paper Money
1918 Rostov-on-Don 500 Rubles Banknote | Genuine Russian Civil War Era Paper Money
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Shipping & Returns
Free standard international shipping is included in the item price.
Estimated delivery:
- US, UK & Europe: 2–4 weeks
- Canada, Asia & Australia: up to 8 weeks
Returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery. The buyer is responsible for return shipping unless the item arrives damaged or materially different from the listing.
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An authentic regional historical banknote from the Russian Civil War era, featuring the 500 Rubles denomination issued by the Rostov-on-Don Office of the State Bank (Ростовская-на-Дону контора Государственного Банка) in 1918.
Popularly known as the "Don Ruble" (Донской рубль), this emergency regional currency was printed locally to combat the severe monetary crisis in Southern Russia.
This specific photograph showcases the stunning reverse design of the note. The left side features a magnificent, classically styled allegorical engraving of "Mother Russia" (represented as a seated female warrior in traditional chainmail and historical attire), holding a scepter and resting her arm on a heraldic shield displaying the double-headed eagle. The center contains the official decree text overlayed onto an intricate protective guilloche mesh frame.
Features:
- Genuine 500 Rubles denomination regional banknote
- Official issue of the Rostov-on-Don Office of the State Bank
- Dated 1918 (Historic Russian Civil War / Southern Russia emergency script)
- Beautifully detailed reverse side featuring the iconic allegorical "Mother Russia" engraving
- Detailed neo-classical pillars, floral scrollwork, and intricate geometric security grids
- Ornate "500 РУБЛЕЙ" text vignettes along the top and bottom borders
- Highly detailed collectible paper currency (Bonistics)
A fascinating collectible for:
- banknote and paper money collectors (bonists)
- Russian Civil War, Don Cossack territory, and Southern White Army history buffs
- vintage emergency regional currency and hyperinflation scrip enthusiasts
- historical ephemera and antique paper engraving collections
The banknote is photographed in high detail so you can examine its reverse art design, condition, authentic paper texture, aging, and borders.
You will receive the exact banknote shown in the photographs.
Please note:
- This is an original vintage historical banknote, not a modern reproduction.
- Visible signs of circulation, typical paper aging, soft handling corners, or light staining may be present, confirming its authentic century-old character.
- Carefully packed and shipped worldwide from Ukraine.
- Import duties or taxes may apply depending on your country’s regulations.
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