25 rubles 1786 — Russia ( Pick: A10 )

Region: Russia

Period: Russian Empire

Series: Assignation Banknotes (1786-1818) (1786–1818)

Front side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 25 rubles issued in Russia in 1786. It belongs to the Assignation Banknotes series from the period of the Russian Empire. This note is cataloged under Pick number A10, which identifies it within this issue.

The front side features text without a frame, including two handwritten signatures. The back side displays one handwritten signature and has dimensions of 130 x 170 mm. The note is printed on white paper with embossing, featuring a white background with black printing. It was issued with clipped corners, with overall dimensions of 134 x 173 mm.

The Senate Printing House was responsible for its production. The note is classified as rare for the years 1785-1802 and 1803-1818.

Specifications

Signed by: Director of the Bank and one of the cashiers
Date of issue: 1786
Printing office: Senate Printing House
Paper: white paper with embossing
Colour: white background with black printing
Dimensions: 134 x 173 mm
Pick catalog: A10

About this banknote

The Assignation Bank of Russia issued the Assignation Banknotes series from 1786 to 1818 under the Russian Empire. This series was introduced to facilitate trade and economic transactions in the expanding empire. The use of paper money was authorized to alleviate the shortage of silver coins, providing an essential alternative currency.

The 25 rubles banknote from this series, cataloged as Pick A10, features a simple design with text printed on a white background and black printing. It includes two handwritten signatures on the front side and one on the back. Produced by the Senate Printing House, the note measures 134 x 173 mm and is printed on white paper with embossing. Notably, it was issued with clipped corners.