100 Rubles 1819 — Russia ( Pick: A23 )

Region: Russia

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

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Banknote description

The banknote is a 100 Rubles issued in Russia in 1819. It belongs to the Assignation Banknotes series, which spans from 1818 to 1843, and falls within the period of the Russian Empire.

This note is cataloged under Pick number A23 and measures 210 x 175 mm. It is signed by Prince Khovansky, the Governor, and M.M. Gribanov, the Cashier. The printing office responsible for this issue was the Expedition for the Preparation of Government Papers (EZGB).

As part of the Assignation Banknotes series, this banknote is classified within a specific group of banknotes for the Russian Empire. Its Pick number, year, and recorded characteristics establish its position within the series.

Specifications

Signed by: Prince Khovansky (Governor), M.M. Gribanov (Cashier)
Date of issue: 1819
Printing office: Expedition for the Preparation of Government Papers (EZGB)
Dimensions: 210 x 175 mm
Pick catalog: A23

About this banknote

The 100 Rubles banknote, part of the Assignation Banknotes series (1818-1843), was issued by the State Bank of the Russian Empire. This series was introduced following the financial reforms aimed at stabilizing the economy, particularly after the devastation of the Napoleonic Wars. The 1819 notes were signed by Prince Khovansky as Governor and M.M. Gribanov as Cashier, emphasizing the official nature of the currency.

Notably, the banknote, measuring 210 x 175 mm, features intricate designs typical of early 19th-century Russian banknotes. The issuance from the Expedition for the Preparation of Government Papers (EZGB) underscores the government’s commitment to secure currency creation. This series marked an essential step in Russia's movement towards a more formalized banking system.