3 rubles — USSR (1934–1937)

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State treasury notes of the 1934 design

Three denominations -- 1, 3 and 5 roubles, introduced in 1934, part of the same family of People's Commissariat of Finance treasury notes as the earlier 1924-1928 gold-rouble and rouble issues, but without a cashier's signature -- only the Commissar of Finance signed. Each denomination has two issues: the first (1934-1937), signed by Commissar Grinko; the second (from 1937, after Grinko's arrest) is printed unsigned. Printed by Goznak using the multicolour Orlov technique. Remained in circulation until the 1947 currency reform.

Appearance

The USSR coat of arms, the denomination and surrounding ornament, with "State Treasury Note of the USSR" printed in 7 union-republic languages. The reverse has the denomination within an ornamental surround. No watermark. Size: 136 × 68 mm. Withdrawn from circulation on 29 December 1947 -- a couple of weeks later than most other notes in this series.

Other banknotes of the period

• 1 ruble (1934–1937) Pick# 207, Pick# 208
• 3 rubles (1934–1937) Pick# 209, Pick# 210
• 5 rubles (1934–1937) Pick# 211, Pick# 212