1919 Democratic Republic of Georgia 500 Rubles Banknote | Vintage Caucasian Civil War Currency | Omsk / Imperial Era
1919 Democratic Republic of Georgia 500 Rubles Banknote | Vintage Caucasian Civil War Currency | Omsk / Imperial Era
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Shipping & Returns
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Estimated delivery:
- US, UK & Europe: 2–4 weeks
- Canada, Asia & Australia: up to 8 weeks
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Historically significant numismatic artifact from the post-revolutionary Transcaucasian region: an original 500 Rubles State Note / Treasury Bill (ბონა) issued by the short-lived Democratic Republic of Georgia in 1919.
This collectible note is celebrated for its highly artistic and distinct national framing, capturing beautiful traditional Georgian patterns and intricate graphic borders. The face displays elegant, stylized Georgian scripts alongside a legal tender warning clause partially printed in pre-revolutionary Russian script. It officially carries the printed facsimile signatures of the Head of the Republic Government, Noe Jordania, and the Minister of Finance.
Features:
- 1 single authentic historical Civil War provisional banknote
- Year of Issue: 1919 (Democratic Republic of Georgia / Independent Era)
- Denomination: 500 Rubles / Maneti (ხუთასი მანეთი)
- Design: Ornate classical frame layout featuring Georgian regional motifs and typography
- Signatures: Features Noe Jordania (Head of Government) facsimile signature stamp
- Condition: Circulated historic paper grade, crisp borders, full margins, minor light handling folds, and authentic archival patina as pictured
A fascinating collectible for:
- Georgia, Caucasus, and Transcaucasian regional history collectors
- Banknote and paper money specialists (bonistics / provisional emergency currency)
- Graphic design, security printing, and early 20th-century national iconography curators
- Financial history researchers and archival collectors specializing in the Russian Civil War era
The banknote is photographed in full detail against a clean background so collectors can inspect the detailed fine lines, security background colors, signatures, and genuine edge conditions. You will receive the exact item shown in the photo.
Please note:
- This is an original vintage paper currency item from 1919, not a modern replica or reprint.
- Natural signs of light handling or minor soft corners are present due to its authentic historical 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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