1918 Russia 5000 Rubles Banknote | Imperial Eagle | Russian Revolution Era VF

1918 Russia 5000 Rubles Banknote | Imperial Eagle | Russian Revolution Era VF
CA$110.00

1918 Russia – 5,000 Rubles Banknote
Imperial Eagle | Russian Revolution Era | Authentic Large Format Note

Offered here is an original 1918 Russian 5,000 Rubles banknote, issued during the final collapse of Imperial Russia and the early years of the Russian Revolution. This dramatic high-denomination note reflects the severe inflation and political turmoil following World War I and the fall of the Tsarist regime.

馃敼 Historical Significance

  • Issued during the 1917–1918 revolutionary upheaval

  • Represents one of the last Imperial-style Russian banknotes

  • Large denominations were created as inflation rapidly devalued the ruble

  • Circulated briefly before being replaced by Soviet currency

馃敼 Design Highlights

  • Allegorical warrior figure holding a banner and shield

  • Shield displays the Imperial double-headed eagle

  • Highly ornate guilloché engraving

  • Large Cyrillic text: “袩携孝鞋 孝蝎小携效 袪校袘袥袝袡” (Five Thousand Rubles)

  • Original serial number and official signatures

  • Large-format “art note” design typical of pre-Soviet Russian currency

馃敼 Condition

  • Grade: Very Fine (VF)

  • Strong paper with good colour

  • Precise details, signatures, and serial numbers

  • Light folds and handling consistent with age

  • No major tears or heavy restoration noted

(See images for exact Condition – photos show the actual note you will receive.)