20 kopejek (1915) — Russia | Banknotes catalog

Banknote description

The banknote is a 20 kopejek issued in Russia in 1915. It belongs to the Stamp Money series from the period of the Russian Empire and is cataloged under Pick number 23. The banknote measures 120 x 60 mm and is printed on linen paper in green. It features a portrait of Alexander I on the front side, with the back side displaying a legend and an eagle.

The note is signed by Viktor Smirnov and was produced at the Saint Petersburg Mint. A total of 105,500,000 pieces were produced. Notably, this series includes perforated versions, while samples #21-23 exist as imperforate variants which are scarcer than their perforated counterparts. Caution is advised with trimmed examples that may have been altered into imperforates.

The Stamp Money series was issued during a transformative time in the Russian Empire. This particular note is part of a larger postal and monetary system established during the early 20th century.

Specifications

Signed by

Viktor Smirnov

Date of issue

1915

Printing office

Saint Petersburg Mint

Paper

linen

Colour

green

Dimensions

120 x 60 mm

Amount produced

105,500,000

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About this banknote

The State Treasury of the Russian Empire issued the Stamp Money series between 1915 and 1917. This series began as a response to coin shortages during World War I and aimed to supplement currency in circulation. Viktor Smirnov signed the banknotes, and they were produced at the Saint Petersburg Mint.

The front side of the 20 kopejek note features a green portrait of Alexander I. The back side includes a legend and an eagle design, sized at 29x24mm, akin to Scott #107. With 105,500,000 pieces produced, this note measures 120 x 60 mm and is printed on linen paper. It is cataloged as Pick 23.

20 kopejek 1915 — Russia ( Pick: 23 )

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