Soviet Union 1922 100,000 Ruble Hyperinflation Overprint

Soviet Union · 1922 · 100,000 rubles

This 1922 Soviet postage stamp, originally denominated 250 rubles, features a dramatic 100,000 ruble overprint. The overprint was necessitated by the extreme hyperinflation experienced in Soviet Russia following the Russian Civil War, rendering lower denominations obsolete almost overnight.

Issued during a period of severe economic instability, this stamp serves as a tangible artifact of the hyperinflation crisis that plagued the early Soviet state, reflecting the rapid devaluation of its currency.