Russia 1000 Billet Very Fine Banknote

Russia 1000 Bilet MMM (MMM-1-1000c), UNC – Private First Issue

Issued privately in 1994 by the infamous Russian financial pyramid scheme MMM, this 1000 Bilet note represents one of the earliest "currency-like" scrips used by the company. Designated as MMM-1-1000c in catalog references, this uncirculated (UNC) note is part of the Private First Issue and was not legal tender.

The note features a portrait of Sergei Mavrodi, the founder of MMM, prominently on the obverse. The design mimics official currency layouts but is marked with the denomination "1000 Biletov" (tickets), emphasizing its status as a company-issued voucher rather than state-sanctioned currency.

These notes were issued as part of MMM’s internal system to attract investors with the promise of high returns. Now considered collectibles and historical relics from the 1990s post-Soviet economic transition, they are sought after by numismatists and collectors interested in alternative currencies and financial history.

Key Features:

• Issuer: MMM Corporation (Private)

• Country: Russia

• Denomination: 1000 Biletov

• Year: 1994

• Catalog Number: MMM-1-1000c

• Condition: UNC (Uncirculated)

• Issue Type: Private First Issue

• Material: Paper

• Note Type: Private Scrip / Voucher.