{"product_id":"early-soviet-russian-settlement-token-1-ruble-1919-1921","title":"Early Soviet Russian “Settlement Token”- 1 Ruble- 1919-1921","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered is an original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 Ruble Settlement Token (Расчётный Знак \/ Raschetnyy Znak)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e issued by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRussian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic (RSFSR)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e during the turbulent years following the Russian Revolution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese emergency paper currency issues were produced during the Russian Civil War and the early formation of the Soviet state, when the government faced severe monetary instability. Rather than functioning as traditional postage stamps, these were officially issued \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esettlement tokens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e intended to circulate alongside state-issued credit notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front features the early Soviet state emblem with the iconic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehammer and sickle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, wheat wreaths, and the revolutionary slogan:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Workers of all countries, unite!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe inscription below states that the settlement token was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eobligatory for circulation on an equal basis with state credit notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, illustrating the emergency monetary reforms of the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse displays an ornate multicolor security design with the denomination \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 Ruble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, printed using intricate anti-counterfeiting patterns typical of early Soviet financial instruments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssued during one of the most unstable periods in Russian history, RSFSR settlement tokens represent the Soviet government’s efforts to stabilize the economy in the aftermath of the Russian Revolution and Civil War. These fascinating pieces bridge the gap between paper money, fiscal instruments, and emergency currency, making them highly collectible among enthusiasts of Russian history, Soviet memorabilia, and world currency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike modern banknotes, these early issues reflect the economic uncertainty of the era and the rapid transformation of the newly established Soviet government.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal period example showing light circulation wear, minor fold lines, and expected edge wear consistent with age. The printed design remains sharp with strong color and excellent eye appeal. Please review all photographs carefully for the exact condition of this historic piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA desirable and affordable original artifact from the formative years of the Soviet Union, ideal for collectors of Russian currency, Soviet history, revolutionary memorabilia, and early 20th-century financial documents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43168413581389,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/BB8A9C1F-2D89-4CED-BEED-8508DF830C97.jpg?v=1782426384","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/early-soviet-russian-settlement-token-1-ruble-1919-1921","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}