10 Rubles 1819 — Russia ( Pick: A18 )

Region: Russia

Period: Russian Empire

Series: Assignation Banknotes (1818-1843) (1818–1843)

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Banknote description

The banknote is a 10 Rubles issued in Russia in 1819. It belongs to the series of Assignation Banknotes within the period of the Russian Empire.

This note is cataloged under Pick number A18, which identifies it within the issue. The banknote features a reddish color, is produced on paper, and measures 185 x 132 mm. It is signed by Управляющий Кн. Хованский.

This banknote is classified within the documented group of Assignation Banknotes. Its catalog reference, year, and recorded characteristics establish its position within this series.

Specifications

Signed by: Управляющий Кн. Хованский
Date of issue: 1819
Paper: бумага
Colour: красноватый
Dimensions: 185 x 132 мм
Pick catalog: A18

About this banknote

The 10 ruble Assignation banknote of 1819 was issued by the Russian Assignation Bank, the first paper currency issuer in Russia, established in 1769. This series was introduced to address the shortage of silver coins, which were essential for foreign trade and large domestic transactions. The 1819 issue featured a watermark with the year "1819" and the denomination "10" in a circle, enhancing its security features.

A notable historical fact from this period is that in 1817, the issuance of new banknotes by the State Assignation Bank was terminated, and its discount office in Saint Petersburg was reorganized as the State Commercial Bank of the Russian Empire. The 1819 banknotes were printed on reddish paper, measuring 185 x 132 mm, and were signed by Prince Khovansky, the bank's manager at the time.