This striking Soviet provisional issue originates from the turbulent post-revolutionary period of 1921. It began life as a Russian Empire 20 Ruble definitive, depicting the Imperial double-headed eagle in red and blue. Following the establishment of Soviet authority, the stamp was boldly overprinted with a large five-pointed star enclosing the hammer and sickle emblem, symbolizing the new communist state. Additionally, the face value was surcharged to 5 Rubles, reflecting rampant inflation and the revaluation of postal tariffs during the early RSFSR era. Such transitional issues, where Tsarist imagery is overlaid with Soviet symbols, hold immense historical significance and remain highly sought after by philatelists worldwide. A vivid reminder of Russia’s political transformation captured through its postal history.