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| Issuer | Ministry of Finance of the USSR |
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| Year | 1947 |
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| Currency | Rouble (1924-1958) |
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| Obverse description | The State Coat of Arms of the USSR occupies the central vignette, set against an intricate guilloche underprint of fine geometric and ornamental patterns. Corner numerals '5' appear at each angle within bordered panels, while structured text panels carry the full treasury note inscription across the face. The overall design is executed in a formal intaglio style with layered multicolour underprinting. |
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| Obverse lettering | Государственный казначейский билет СССР 5 пять рублей 5 1947 5 (Translation: State Treasury Note USSR five roubles) |
| Reverse description | The reverse is dominated by dense guilloche scrollwork framing a central cartouche enclosing the hammer and sickle emblem. The inscription 'ПЯТЬ РУБЛЕЙ' is rendered in bold letterpress across the centre, with the numeral '5' repeated at the lower corners against a finely engraved multicolour underprint. |
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