10 Rubles 1890 — Russia ( Pick: A57 )

Region: Russia

Period: Russian Empire

Series: State Credit Notes (1887-1896) (1887–1896)

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Back side

Banknote description

This banknote from Russia, dated 1890, carries a denomination of 10 Rubles. It is part of the State Credit Notes series issued during the Russian Empire period.

Catalogued as Pick number A57, the note is printed in black. The front side features a monogram of Czar Alexander III against a red underprint, and the back side is predominantly red.

Specifications

Colour: Black
Pick catalog: A57

About this banknote

The State Bank of the Russian Empire issued the 10 Rubles State Credit Note (Pick A57) between 1887 and 1892, during the reign of Emperor Alexander III. This series was introduced to standardize the currency system and facilitate economic transactions within the empire.

The obverse of the 1890 10 Rubles note features the imperial coat of arms on the left and the monogram of Alexander III on the right. The reverse displays the imperial coat of arms at the center. The note measures 161 x 101 mm and includes a watermark with diagonal lines interspersed with the number "10" and the "=" sign.