Russia 1921 Volga Famine Relief 2250 Rubel Forgery

Russia · 1921 · 2250 rubel

This listing describes a known counterfeit of the 1921 Russian Volga Famine Relief stamp, depicting an old man with a stick. The forgery, described as 'mint', can be distinguished from the genuine issue by specific characteristics, such as a clear gap between the shadow and the base of the old man's stick at the bottom left.

The original stamp was issued by Soviet Russia to raise funds for the devastating Volga Famine of 1921-1922, a period of severe starvation and disease. Forgeries of this issue exist due to its historical significance and collectibility.