2 Kopeks 1915 — Russia ( Pick: 19 )

Region: Russia

Period: Russian Empire

Series: Stamp Money (1915–1917) (1915–1917)

Front side

Back side

Banknote description

This banknote from Russia, dated 1915, carries a denomination of 2 Kopeks. It is included in the series of Stamp Money (1915–1917) within the Russian Empire.

The note features a front side design with a portrait of Alexander III, marked as ND (1915) in green, identified as #18 without the 2 overprint. The back side displays a legend and an eagle in black. The dimensions are 29x24mm and it is cataloged under Pick number 19 and Scott number 115.

Specifications

Date of issue: 1915
Colour: Blue on brown underprint
Pick catalog: 19

About this banknote

The issuing authority for this banknote was the Russian Empire, and the series was released between 1915 and 1917. This series, known as "Stamp Money," was introduced during World War I as a response to a coin shortage caused by the war, utilizing postage stamps as currency.

The 2 Kopeks note, assigned as Pick 19, features a portrait of Alexander III on the front side. The back side includes a legend and the double-headed eagle emblem. The banknote is printed in blue on a brown underprint and measures 29x24mm.