1 rubles 1898 — Russia ( Pick: 1 )

Region: Russia

Period: Russian Empire

Series: State Credit Notes (1898-1899) (1898–1899)

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Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 1 ruble issued in Russia in 1898. It belongs to the State Credit Notes series from the Russian Empire period and is cataloged under Pick number 1.

The front side design features a Russian eagle on the left against a red-brown underprint, with a monogram on the right and the full serial number. The back is colored red-brown. The dimensions of the banknote are 150 x 90 mm, and it is printed on beige paper. The note is signed by I.P. Shipov, the manager, and was produced by the State Bank of the Russian Empire.

Variations of this banknote may exist based on different signatures, including those by Pleske (1898-1903), Timashev (1903-1909), and Konshin (1909-1912). The State Credit Notes series was issued from 1898 to 1899.

Specifications

Signed by: I.P. Shipov (Manager)
Date of issue: 1898
Printing office: State Bank of the Russian Empire
Paper: Beige paper
Colour: Blue on red-brown underprint; red-brown back
Dimensions: 150 x 90 mm
Pick catalog: 1

About this banknote

The State Bank of the Russian Empire issued the 1 ruble State Credit Notes in the 1898-1899 series. This series was introduced to standardize Russian currency during the Russian Empire period, aiming for greater consistency in banknote issuance. The notes were signed by I.P. Shipov, the Manager during the 1912-1917 period at the State Bank.

The front side of this 1 ruble note features a Russian eagle to the left and a monogram to the right, printed on a red-brown underprint. The note is blue on a red-brown background with a full serial number. Measuring 150 x 90 mm, it was printed on beige paper at the State Bank of the Russian Empire.