25 Rubles 1818 — Russia ( Pick: A21 )

Region: Russia

Period: Russian Empire

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

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Banknote description

This banknote from Russia, dated 1818, carries a denomination of 25 Rubles. It is part of the Assignation Banknotes series issued between 1818 and 1843, during the Russian Empire period.

It is cataloged under Pick number A21. The combination of the denomination, year, and series places it within a documented group of banknotes. The note is produced on white paper with embossing and measures 130 x 180 mm, which further constitutes its classification within the catalog.

Specifications

Signed by: Manager Count Khovansky
Date of issue: 1818
Printing office: Assignation Bank in St. Petersburg and Moscow
Paper: White paper with embossing
Colour: Black and dark blue
Dimensions: 130 x 180 mm
Pick catalog: A21

About this banknote

The 25 Rubles Assignation Banknote, issued in 1818 by the State Assignation Bank of the Russian Empire, was part of a series introduced to replace older, often counterfeit, notes. This series aimed to enhance the quality and security of Russia's paper currency. The 25 Rubles denomination was officially put into circulation on October 20, 1818.

A notable feature of this series is the incorporation of a watermark depicting the date "1818" within a dark rectangle, accompanied by an octagon inscribed with "ГОДА" ("YEAR") and a circle bearing the number "25". This design element was intended to deter counterfeiting and authenticate the banknotes.