1919 Russia 5000 Rubles Banknote – Civil War Issue | White Army / Denikin Note | AUNC | Rare Historical Currency

Front (Obverse):
The obverse of the note features ornate neoclassical styling with a decorative central frame enclosing the denomination “ПЯТЬ ТЫСЯЧ РУБЛЕЙ” (Five Thousand Rubles). A cameo portrait of a woman in classical dress symbolizes Liberty and Victory. The intricate design incorporates garlands of fruit and laurel branches, flanked by bold numerals “5000.” To the left, the watermark displays the Imperial double-headed eagle and the phrase “Россия Единая Великая Неделимая” (“Russia – United, Great, and Indivisible”), the slogan of the White Army.

Back (Reverse):
The reverse depicts Saint George the Victorious, patron saint of Russia, in full armor spearing a dragon — representing the triumph of good over evil and symbolizing the White Army’s struggle against Bolshevik forces. The figure stands before a detailed rendering of the Kremlin, encapsulated within a grand ornamental frame. The inscription reaffirms the note’s legal tender status for payments across state and private institutions, reflecting both patriotic and propagandistic messaging of the anti-communist movement.

💎 Collectible Highlights

• Country: Russia (White Army / South Russia Administration)

• Denomination: 5000 Rubles

• Year: 1919

• Issuer: Rostov-on-Don branch of the State Bank

• Material: Paper, multicolor print with watermark

• Dimensions: Approx. 245 × 125 mm

• Design Theme: Classical allegory, Saint George slaying the dragon

• Watermark: Imperial Double-Headed Eagle

• Catalog Reference: Pick #S4188 / Denikin Issue 
  
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