10 rubles 1997 — Russia ( Pick: 268 )

Region: Russia

Period: Russian Federation

Series: 1997 Series Issue (1997–…)

Front side

Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 10 rubles issued in Russia in 1997. It belongs to the 1997 Series Issue and falls within the period of the Russian Federation. This note is cataloged under Pick number 268, which identifies it within the issue.

The front side design features dark brown and dark gray colors on a multicolor underprint, showcasing an arch bridge over the Yenisei River in Krasnoyarsk, with a steeple positioned at the center right. The back side design depicts a hydroelectric dam in Krasnoyarsk.

This banknote is printed on high-quality cotton paper embedded with protective fibers of light-green, red, and violet colors. Its dimensions are 150 x 65 mm, and it was produced by Goznak. The series includes variants from the years 1997, 2001, and 2004.

Specifications

Date of issue: January 1, 1998
Printing office: Goznak
Paper: high-quality cotton paper with embedded protective fibers of light-green, red, and violet colors
Colour: dark-green and dark-brown on multicolor underprint
Dimensions: 150 x 65 mm
Pick catalog: 268

About this banknote

The "Bank of Russia" issued the 1997 Series of banknotes, which includes the 10 rubles note. This series was introduced following the redenomination of the Russian ruble in 1998, where one new ruble equaled 1,000 old rubles. Goznak printed these banknotes to enhance security features and improve durability.

The front side of the 10 rubles banknote depicts an arch bridge over the Yenisei River in Krasnoyarsk and a steeple to the center right in dark brown and dark gray on a multicolor underprint. The reverse side features the Krasnoyarsk hydroelectric dam. The note measures 150 x 65 mm and is printed on high-quality cotton paper, containing embedded protective fibers of light-green, red, and violet colors.