10 Rubles 1895 — Russia ( Pick: A72 )

Region: Russia

Period: Russian Empire

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

Front side

Back side

Banknote description

This banknote is a 10 Rubles issued in Russia in 1895. It belongs to the State Credit Notes series, which spans from 1887 to 1896, and falls within the period of the Russian Empire.

The note is cataloged under Pick number A72. Its denomination, year, and series placement classify it within the documented group of banknotes from this timeframe. The color olive provides further identification within the recorded issue.

Specifications

Colour: Olive
Pick catalog: A72

About this banknote

The State Bank of the Russian Empire issued the 10 Rubles State Credit Notes series between 1887 and 1896. This series was introduced to stabilize the monetary system of the Russian Empire after the financial reforms led by Sergei Witte, the Minister of Finance, which began in the late 1880s.

The front side of the 1895 banknote features elaborate inscriptions and the denomination within an ornamental circle. The back side displays the year "1895" prominently. This banknote is cataloged as Pick A72 and is characterized by its distinctive olive color. The note was part of the transition to modernizing Russia’s currency system.