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Counterfeit of Russia 1921 Volga Famine Relief
uncommon1900-1945

Counterfeit of Russia 1921 Volga Famine Relief

Russia · 1921 · 2250 rubel

The stamp depicts an elderly, emaciated man with a walking stick, symbolizing the suffering during the Volga Famine. Text at the top reads 'Aid to the Starving' in Russian.

This stamp is a counterfeit of an issue from 1921, created to raise funds for the millions affected by the severe Volga Famine in Soviet Russia. The famine was a catastrophic event that led to widespread starvation and death.

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Catalog Numbers

scottB16

Image: Simmson & Kull · License: CC BY-SA 3.0

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.