1918 Turkestan 5 Rubles Banknote | Vintage Russian Civil War Tashkent Regional Issue | Soviet Turkestan Republic Cash
1918 Turkestan 5 Rubles Banknote | Vintage Russian Civil War Tashkent Regional Issue | Soviet Turkestan Republic Cash
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Shipping & Returns
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A highly desirable and historically significant regional banknote from the early Revolutionary period: an original 5 Rubles State Note (Пять Рублей), officially dated 1918 and issued by the Council of People's Commissars (Sovnarkom) in the city of Tashkent.
Commonly known among collectors as "Turkestan Rubles" or "Tashkent issues", this emergency currency was printed to maintain economic stability in Central Asia during the total isolation of the region from Moscow during the Russian Civil War. The design is unique for its complex, heavy security background net and distinct revolutionary-transitional typography featuring the official text inscription: "Выпущенъ Совнаркомомъ въ гор. Ташкентѣ... Постановленіемъ Совѣта Народныхъ Комиссаровъ Россійской Соціалистической Совѣтской Федеративной Республики".
Features:
- 1 single authentic historical Civil War regional banknote
- Year of Issue: 1918 (Russian Civil War / Turkestan Republic Issue)
- Issuer: Tashkent Sovnarkom (Совет Народных Комиссаров Туркестанского края)
- Denomination: 5 Rubles / Пять Рублей
- Graphic Style: Detailed baroque scroll frames with bold numeral "5" placements
- Condition: Circulated historic paper grade showing true vintage character, handling folds, soft edges, and natural aged patina as pictured
A fascinating collectible for:
- Russian Civil War regional history, Central Asian, and early Soviet history collectors
- Banknote and paper money specialists (bonistics / provisional revolutionary currency)
- Tashkent local history, Uzbek/Turkestan postal and monetary history researchers
- Graphic design, security printing, and early 20th-century provisional lithography curators
The banknote is photographed in full detail against a clean layout background so collectors can inspect the detailed scroll-work, historic pre-revolutionary Russian text fonts, and authentic paper texture. You will receive the exact item shown in the photo.
Please note:
- This is an original vintage wartime paper currency item from 1918, not a modern replica or copy.
- Natural signs of circulation, handling creases, soft corners, and edge wear are present due to its authentic historical background and age.
- Carefully packed flat with heavy-duty protective backing and shipped worldwide from Ukraine.
- Import duties or taxes may apply depending on your country’s regulations.
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