25 rubles (1811) — Russia | Banknotes catalog

Banknote description

🧾 Obverse (Front)

At the top of the note are two oval embossed medallions, similar to those used on the 1769 assignats, but slightly more elongated, measuring approximately 36 × 50 mm.

The obverse bears the printed text:
“I declare that this state assignation shall be paid …”

Below are the signatures of the governor (manager) and one of the cashiers.

🔁 Reverse (Back)

In the center appears the text “Сов. пр. б.” along with a handwritten signature.

💧 Watermark

When held to light, the coat of arms of four Tsardoms can be seen:

Astrakhan
Kazan
Siberia
Moscow

Decorative inscriptions appear along the borders:

Top — “LOVE FOR THE FATHERLAND”
Bottom — “ACTIONS FOR ITS BENEFIT”
Left — “STATE TREASURY”
Right — “TWENTY-FIVE RUBLES”

⚠️ Features

All four corners of the note are cut.

In the 18th–19th centuries, many people were illiterate, so denominations were distinguished by shape:
25 rubles were printed on white paper with cut corners, making them easily recognizable by touch and appearance.

Specifications

Date of issue

1811

Paper

Colour

Black on red underprint

Dimensions

135 × 185 mm

Pick catalog

A10

25 rubles 1811 — Russia ( Pick: A10 )

Banknote description

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