21 million is becoming a significant figure in modern history. After all it only cost German imperialism about that to create a pro-German-militarist coup in Russia. With Imperial German militarist money, supplied by Helphand-Parvus, Lenin was able to return to Russia and pay Lettish mercenaries to act as Police. He was the only politician in a position to do so and in this way Bolshevik success was achieved. The Gold Marks were worth about 20 million in modern money - but then you factor in sealed-trains and what-not. Never doubt 21 million can change history!
