1923 USSR Soviet Union 5 Rubles Banknote | Vintage Sovznak State Currency Note | Early Soviet Emblem Paper Cash
1923 USSR Soviet Union 5 Rubles Banknote | Vintage Sovznak State Currency Note | Early Soviet Emblem Paper Cash
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Estimated delivery:
- US, UK & Europe: 2–4 weeks
- Canada, Asia & Australia: up to 8 weeks
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Collectible artifact from the early formation of the Soviet Union: an original 5 Rubles State Currency Note (Государственный денежный знак), officially dated 1923.
Issued during the final stages of the post-revolutionary hyperinflationary period (the "Sovznak" era), this banknote is deeply prized by historians and numismatists. It features a masterful, dense green baroque guilloche scrollwork pattern. The center displays the very first official State Emblem of the USSR featuring 6 ribbons wrapping the wheat ears. The face also preserves the rare authentic printed signatures of the legendary People's Commissar of Finance, Grigory Sokolnikov, and the cashier.
Features:
- 1 single authentic historical early Soviet banknote
- Year of Issue: 1923 (Early USSR / Sovznak Monetary Era)
- Denomination: 5 Rubles / Пять Рублей
- Serial Number / Prefix: АБ-1059 (Boldly stamped twice in black typography ink)
- Emblem: First official 6-ribbon USSR Coat of Arms
- Condition: Circulated historic paper grade showing excellent crisp detail, full untrimmed margins, minor natural handling folds, and authentic vintage character as pictured
A fascinating collectible for:
- Soviet Union, early communist history, and NEP era collectors
- Banknote and paper money specialists (bonistics / hyperinflation currency)
- Graphic design, security typography, and early 20th-century engraving curators
- Archival curators looking for genuine examples of early 1920s European financial history
The banknote is photographed in full detail against a clean layout background so collectors can inspect the intricate repeating background safety mesh numerals, signatures, and genuine edge margins. You will receive the exact item shown in the photo.
Please note:
- This is an original vintage paper currency item from 1923, not a modern replica or reprint.
- Natural signs of light handling or minor soft corners are present due to its authentic historical age and background.
- 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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