1000 Rubles, Russian Republic, 1917

1000 Ruble banknote of the short lived Russian Republic, printed in 1917. The obverse carries the denomination and is dark brown on green underprint, and elaborate floral patterns. The reverse is blue on brown underprint and has an image of the Russian State Bank in St Petersburg - now a part of the Russian Central Bank. The note states that it is redeemable for gold. The note doesn't carry the usual Russian insignia such as the double headed eagle - indicating that this was printed after the overthrow of the Tsar.

Russia entered the Great War (later called World War I) in August 1914 as a guarantor of Serbia's security. By 1917, Russia was facing massive losses on the war front, and an economic collapse and food shortages on the home front leading to public unrest. In February 1917, there were protests in St Petersburg, and in March 1917, the Tsar abdicated ending 300 years of the Romanov dynasty. A provisional government, which promised elections and civil rights was formed in 1917. However, it could not deal with the shortages or get Russia out of the war. Eventually, in October 1917, the Bolsheviks (Lenin's party) overthrew the provisional government in a nearly bloodless coup, and declared a communist republic. This note represents a turbulent period of transition in Russia's history. 

Size: 215 mm* 132 mm
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The notes are in crisp condition with no damage. However, there is some usage and folding visible. The note that you get may not be the note in the image, but will be a piece in similar condition. Price is for 1 note. 

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