In 1943, special «front-line money» was issued for settlements in the front-line zone and occupied territories.
During wartime, with the changing front lines and the occupation and liberation of territories, difficulties arose with the circulation of regular Soviet rubles. In the front-line zone and on liberated territories, the banking system was disrupted, inflation reduced the purchasing power of money, and problems with supply and settlements emerged.
To address these issues, starting in 1943, special payment instruments were introduced – «front-line money» or «money of the Military Councils of the Fronts.» These were essentially receipts or checks issued by the military command for settlements within military units, in army stores (voentorgs), and for payments to the local population for supplies or work. The introduction of such money was a necessary measure aimed at maintaining some semblance of orderly settlements in combat zones where using the regular ruble was difficult.
They helped manage military finances locally, meet the army’s needs, and prevent chaos in monetary circulation in unstable territories. After the situation stabilized or in other areas, these special monies were usually exchanged for regular rubles.
