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1919 Omsk 500 Rubles State Treasury Short-Term Obligation | Vintage Russian Civil War Kolchak Currency Note

1919 Omsk 500 Rubles State Treasury Short-Term Obligation | Vintage Russian Civil War Kolchak Currency Note

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Rare and authentic historical numismatic piece from the Russian Civil War era: a 500 Rubles 5% short-term Treasury obligation (5% краткосрочное обязательство Государственного Казначейства), issued by the Provisional All-Russian Government under Admiral Alexander Kolchak in Omsk, dated May 1, 1919. 

This emergency paper note represents a critical chapter in Siberian monetary history and White Army fiscal administration. It features complex security underprint web lines ("500" repeating mesh background), classic Russian Imperial double-headed eagle iconography (without crowns, typical of the Provisional government style), multi-language descriptive side margins, and printed administrative signatures.

Features:

  • Original vintage Russian Civil War banknote/bond
  • Issuer: Provisional All-Russian Government (Admiral Kolchak administration, Omsk)
  • Issue Date: May 1, 1919 (Омск, 1 Мая 1919 г.)
  • Denomination: 500 Rubles (Пятьсот Рублей)
  • Type: 5% Short-Term Treasury Obligation with a maturity date of May 1, 1920
  • Bilingual side text panels (French and English treasury markers)
  • Circulated, authentic condition with natural age-toning and historic character 

A fascinating collectible for:

  • bonists, scripophily, and emergency currency collectors
  • Russian Civil War and Siberian "White Movement" history enthusiasts
  • museum-grade archives and educational historical displays
  • unique gifts for numismatists and antique document collectors

The note is photographed in detail so collectors can carefully examine the exact condition, margins, registration numbers, and serial prefixes.

You will receive the exact note shown in the photos.

Please note:

  • This is a 100% original vintage historical paper artifact from 1919, not a reproduction or facsimile.
  • This bond possesses historical and numismatic value only and holds no financial maturity or cash redemption value today.
  • Carefully packed and shipped worldwide from Ukraine.
  • Import duties or taxes may apply depending on your country’s regulations.
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