1920 Russia • Far Eastern Republic (East Siberia)

3 Rubles | Pick #S1202 | Block AA 00304 | PMG 64 Choice UNC EPQ

Key Note Highlights:
  • Vertical / upright format currency note from the short-lived Far Eastern Republic (1920–1922).
  • Top-tier collector quality: certified PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated EPQ.
  • Exceptional original paper preservation with crisp green ink lathework and full margins.

Detailed Visual & Design Breakdown

🔍 Obverse (Front) Design:

Executed in a vertical orientation in deep olive-green print over a pale sage-green field. The upper section features a circular laurel and geometric medallion encasing a large sheaf of wheat and harvesting sickle, symbolizing agrarian labor. The lower half bears bold inscriptions: "КРЕДИТНЫЙ БИЛЕТ / ТРИ РУБЛЯ / ДАЛЬНЕ-ВОСТОЧНОЙ РЕСПУБЛИКИ" (Credit Note / 3 Rubles / Far Eastern Republic). Multiple large numerals 3 / РУБЛЯ flank the composition. The lower right border displays date 1920 and serial imprint AA 00304, with facsimile official signatures.

🔍 Reverse (Back) Design:

Features matching olive-green typography and lathework in vertical format. An elaborate scrollwork cartouche at the center proclaims ТРИ РУБЛЯ (Three Rubles), surrounded by intricate guilloche patterns and corner numerals 3. Underneath reads the official state decree confirming backing by all property of the Republic, followed by the statutory anti-forgery warning: "ПОДДЕЛКА КРЕДИТНЫХ БИЛЕТОВ ПРЕСЛЕДУЕТСЯ ПО ЗАКОНУ".

Banknote Specifications

Issuing Authority Far Eastern Republic (East Siberia, Russia)
Year of Issue 1920
Denomination 3 Rubles (Три Рубля)
Catalog Ref Pick #S1202
Block / Series Block AA 00304
Format Vertical / Portrait Orientation
Grading Service PMG (Paper Money Guaranty)
Grade / Designation 64 Choice Uncirculated • EPQ
Certification Number 2277940-051
The banknote pictured is the exact certified piece you will receive. Authenticity and grade are independently guaranteed by PMG.