25 Rubles 1876 — Russia ( Pick: A45A )

Region: Russia

Period: Russian Empire

Series: State Credit Notes (1866-1886) (1866–1886)

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Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 25 Rubles issued in Russia in 1876. It belongs to the series of State Credit Notes (1866-1886) and falls within the period of the Russian Empire. This note is cataloged under Pick number A45A.

The front design features a crowned double-headed eagle above the monogram of Czar Alexander II on the left, with arms positioned at the upper left. The banknote displays black ink on a lilac underprint. It has a watermark depicting Czar Alexey Mikhailovich, accompanied by a wavy line and letters G.K.B. The note is uniface, printed on one side only.

This banknote is printed on paper. The State Credit Notes series is characterized by its unique design and watermark, contributing to its rarity.

Specifications

Date of issue: 1876
Paper: Paper
Colour: Black on lilac underprint
Pick catalog: A45A

About this banknote

The State Credit Notes series, issued by the State Treasury of the Russian Empire, was released between 1866 and 1886. This series was introduced to facilitate greater economic transactions within the expanding Russian Empire, with specific notes issued in various years, including 1876, under Czar Alexander II to stabilize currency circulation.

The 25 Rubles note, identified as Pick A45A, features a black central design on a lilac underprint. The front side displays a crowned double-headed eagle and the monogram of Czar Alexander II at the left. A watermark of Czar Alexey Mikhailovich with wavy lines and letters G.K.B. is included. This rare note is printed on one side only.