10 000 Roubles General Command of the Armed Forces of South Russia

Features

Issuer	South Russia (Russia - Civil war issues)
Type	Local banknotes
Year	1919
Composition	Paper
Size	203 × 103 mm
Shape	Rectangular
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 204103
References	P# S425 Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).

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Obverse

At the top, a large inscription in old Russian announces: "State Treasury Note of the High Command of the Armed Forces of South Russia," an organ of the "White" armies during the Russian Civil War (opposed to the Bolsheviks).

In the center, in imposing letters: "Ten thousand rubles," written in the pre-1918 spelling, with the final "ъ" (the symbol prior to the 1918 reform). There are also two printed signatures: those of the Minister of Finance and the cashier, proof that the note was indeed official.

A double-headed eagle sits in the background, reminiscent of the Russian imperial emblem, but without the crowns, a symbol deliberately altered by the "Whites." The whole is surrounded by pink and beige geometric patterns that prevent counterfeiting.

At the bottom, a sentence specifies that this note is valid for all payments, whether private or state.

Scripts: Cyrillic, Cyrillic (cursive)

Lettering:
Билетъ
Государственнаго Казначейства
Главнаго Командованія
Вооруженными Силами на Югѣ Россіи

Десять Тысячъ
Рублей

Министр Финансовъ
Кассиръ

Обязателен к приему во всех платежах, в казну, между частными лицами

Translation:
Treasury note issued by the High Command of the Armed Forces in Southern Russia
Ten Thousand Rubles
Minister of Finance
Cashier
Must be accepted for all payments, at the Treasury, between individuals.

Reverse

At the very top, we read in large letters: "Russia One and Indivisible": the heartfelt cry of the White armies against the fragmentation of the country.

In the center, an allegorical composition: two women, symbolic figures of Justice and Defense, frame a coat of arms adorned with a double-headed eagle and flags.

All around, propaganda texts frame the scene. They state that these banknotes are guaranteed by the state and valid throughout the territory controlled by the southern armies. A final message at the bottom of the note indicates that any citizen or institution can possess and use these banknotes.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
ЕДИНАЯ НЕДѢЛИМАЯ РОССIЯ
БОРИТЕСЬ ЗА РОССІЮ

ДЕНЕЖНЫЯ ЗНАКИ ГОСУДАРСТВЕННАГО КАЗНАЧЕЙСТВА
ГЛАВНАГО КОМАНДОВАНІЯ ВООРУЖЕННЫМИ СИЛАМИ НА ЮГѢ РОССІИ

ГАРАНТИРУЮТСЯ ВСЕМЪ ИМУЩЕСТВОМЪ ГОСУДАРСТВА И ПРИНИМАЮТСЯ
ПО ВСЕЙ ТЕРРИТОРІИ, ПОДВЛАСТНОЙ ВООРУЖЕННЫМЪ СИЛАМЪ ЮГА РОССІИ

Владѣть и передавать денежныя знаки Государственнаго Казначейства дозволяется частнымъ лицамъ, учреждениямъ и организациямъ.

Translation:
Russia One and Indivisible
Fight for Russia

State Treasury Notes of the High Command of the Armed Forces of the South of Russia

Secured by all state property and accepted throughout the territory controlled by the Armed Forces of the South of Russia

Personal, institutional, and organizational possession and transfer of State Treasury Notes is permitted.

Watermark

Mosaic

Comments

Issued by the General Command of the Armed Forces of South Russia, under the command of General Wrangel, on the White side of the Russian Civil War (1917-1922).

Signatures : Signature : M. Bernatsky & D. Nikiforov

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Date	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC	References		Frequency
Undetermined
1919	$ 4.40	$ 4.40	$ 6.30	$ 9.70	$ 12	$ 13	P# S425a Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).	Watermark: Mosaic - А; Я	94%
1919							P# S425b Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).	Without watermark. - Я	3%

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Katz Auction 143 Lot 2568	13 Nov 2024	1919 – P# S425a – Watermark: Mosaic - А; Я	UNC	USD 12.77 (EUR 11.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 124 Lot 1021	14 May 2024	1919 – P# S425a – Watermark: Mosaic - А; Я	UNC	USD 10.45 (EUR 9.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Katz Auction 111 Lot 933	30 Jan 2024	1919 – P# S425a – Watermark: Mosaic - А; Я	UNC	USD 10.45 (EUR 9.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Katz Auction 95 Lot 685	16 Sep 2023	1919 – P# S425a – Watermark: Mosaic - А; Я	UNC	USD 10.45 (EUR 9.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Katz Auction 95 Lot 684	16 Sep 2023	1919 – P# S425a – Watermark: Mosaic - А; Я	UNC	USD 10.45 (EUR 9.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Katz Auction 95 Lot 683	16 Sep 2023	1919 – P# S425a – Watermark: Mosaic - А; Я	UNC	USD 17.41 (EUR 15.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Katz Auction 93 Lot 646	24 Aug 2023	1919 – P# S425a – Watermark: Mosaic - А; Я	UNC	USD 37.14 (EUR 32.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 87 Lot 860	21 Jun 2023	1919 – P# S425a – Watermark: Mosaic - А; Я	UNC	USD 11.61 (EUR 10.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 76 Lot 686	28 Jan 2023	1919 – P# S425a – Watermark: Mosaic - А; Я	UNC (PMG64)	USD 41.78 (EUR 36.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 71 Lot 747	30 Nov 2022	1919 – P# S425a – Watermark: Mosaic - А; Я	UNC	The lot includes several items.
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