Transnistria 1 Rouble Commemorative 2019 Pick 70 UNC Banknote
The Transnistria 1 Rouble Commemorative 2019 Pick 70 banknote was issued by the Pridnestrovian Republican Bank on 20 December 2019 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Transnistrian national currency (1994–2019). Printed by Goznak in Moscow, it is a special circulating commemorative issue featuring updated security elements and a commemorative design.
Presented in UNC (Uncirculated) condition, this banknote is an excellent addition to collections of modern world currencies and unrecognised states.
Historical Background
Following the introduction of the Transnistrian Rouble in 1994, the Pridnestrovian Republican Bank released this commemorative issue to mark 25 years of the national currency. Although Transnistria is a self-governing territory with limited international recognition, it issues its own banknotes and coins for local circulation. The 2019 commemorative series became one of its most collectible modern releases.
Technical Specifications
- Country: Transnistria (Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic)
- Denomination: 1 Rouble
- Year: 2019
- Issue Date: 20 December 2019
- Pick Number: P-70
- Condition: Uncirculated (UNC)
- Issuer: Pridnestrovian Republican Bank
- Currency: Third Transnistrian Rouble (PRB)
- Material: Cotton paper
- Dimensions: 128 × 56 mm
- Printer: Goznak (Moscow, Russia)
Obverse
The obverse features:
- General Alexander Vasilyevich Suvorov (1730–1800)
- Commemorative inscriptions
- Denomination numerals
- Cyrillic lettering
- Serial numbers
General Alexander Suvorov was one of Russia’s greatest military commanders and is regarded as the founder of Tiraspol, the capital of modern Transnistria. His portrait has appeared on several Transnistrian banknotes.
Reverse
The reverse depicts:
- Bendery (Bender) Fortress
- Peacekeepers Bridge over the Dniester River
- Pridnestrovian Republican Bank headquarters in Tiraspol
- Decorative security patterns
- Large denomination numerals
These landmarks symbolize the region’s history, architecture and financial institutions, commemorating twenty-five years of the Transnistrian currency.
Security Features
- Watermark of Alexander Suvorov
- Electrotype “PRB” bank monogram
- Segmented metallic security thread
- Intaglio printing
- Fine guilloche patterns
- Microprinting
- Serial numbering
Why Add This Banknote to Your Collection?
The Transnistria 1 Rouble Commemorative 2019 Pick 70 UNC banknote celebrates an important milestone in the history of one of the world’s most unusual currencies. Its commemorative nature, attractive design and limited print run make it highly desirable among collectors.
Perfect for:
- Transnistria banknote collections
- European currency collections
- Commemorative banknotes
- Unrecognised states collections
- Modern world paper money
- UNC banknote collections
Collector’s Note
The Pick 70 commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Transnistrian Rouble and had a limited print run of approximately 200,000 banknotes. Unlike the regular 1 Rouble issues, this commemorative edition features special anniversary inscriptions while retaining the iconic portrait of Alexander Suvorov. It is regarded as one of the key modern commemorative banknotes issued by the Pridnestrovian Republican Bank.
