5 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

"State Treasury Note -- 5 roubles" in 7 languages, the USSR coat of arms with 7 ribbons. The reverse has the digit "5" surrounded by geometric figures. No watermark. Size: 134 × 69 mm. Withdrawn from circulation on 29 December 1947.