Issued on 25 May 1992 by the National Bank of Belarus, the 5 Rubles banknote belongs to the first post-Soviet “first ruble” series, representing the early stages of Belarusian monetary independence. The obverse features two Eurasian wolves, symbolizing the nation’s wildlife heritage, set against decorative guilloché patterns in blue and pink.
The reverse displays the historic Pahonia coat of arms, showing a mounted knight with a sword and shield — a heraldic symbol tied to Belarus’s Grand Duchy of Lithuania legacy. Printed by Goznak (Russia), the note is made of 100% cotton paper. It includes a braided “S” watermark and red UV-fluorescent fibers, though it does not include a security thread. The note measures 105 x 53 mm and was officially withdrawn from circulation on 1 January 2001.
Obverse
Two Wolves, Denomination above
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
ПЯЦЬ РУБЛЁЎ
5
Translation: Five Rubles
Reverse
“Pahonia” warrior on horseback at centre
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
ПАДРОБКА РАЗЛІКОВЬІХ БІЛЕТАЎ
НАЦЫЯНАЛЬНАГА БАНКА БЕЛАРУСІ
ПРАСЛЕДУЕЦЦА ПА ЗАКОНУ
5
РАЗЛІКОВЫ БІЛЕТ НАЦЫЯНАЛЬНАГА БАНКА БЕЛАРУСІ 1992
Translation: Forgery of banknotes of the National Bank of Belarus is prosecuted by law, Payment ticket of the National Bank of Belarus
Watermark
Interlocking “S”‘s
© B. Waters
Comments
© gyoschak
Features
| Issuer | Belarus |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | National Bank of the Republic of Belarus (Нацыянальны банк Рэспублікі Беларусь) |
| Ruling authority | Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Year | 1992 |
| Value | 5 Roubles (5 BYB) |
| Currency | First Rouble (1992-2000) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 105 × 53 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Demonetized | 31 December 2000 |
