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Caption: ВыпуÑк бумажных денег различными руÑÑкими ПравительÑтвами за один меÑÑц. Issue of paper money by different Russian governments for one month.. (Three pictures. Picture 1 is labelled 1916. It depicts a well-ordered and grandly-decorated bank, with well-dressed customers and an impressive guard. The cashier's window is labelled: 'State Treasury: Cash Desk'. The text reads: "Imperial Government: Issue of paper money for one month in 1916 : 290 million roubles." Picture 2 is labelled 1917. It depicts the same bank in a decrepit state, red flags fly, the cashier, guard and customers are all dressed in ragged clothing. The text reads: "The Provisional Government: Issue of paper money for one month in 1917 : 832 million roubles." Picture 3 is labelled 1918. It depicts a shack outside in the street. The cashier and customers look drunk and dishevelled, the guards are playing the accordion and dancing. The text reads: "Soviet government: Issue of paper money for one month in 1918 : 4000 million roubles."]). [A collection of posters issued by the Southern anti-Bolshevik armies.]. [1918-21]. Source: 1856.g.8.(11). Language: Russian.
Credit: Album / British Library
Image size: 5136 × 3921 px | 57.6 MB
Print size: 43.5 × 33.2 cm | 2022.0 × 1543.7 in (300 dpi)