5 рублей 1787 — Russia ( Pick: A8 )

Region: Russia

Period: Russian Empire

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

Front side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 5 рублей issued in Russia in 1787. It belongs to the Assignation Banknotes series from the period of the Russian Empire and is cataloged under Pick number A8.

The front side features text without a frame along with two handwritten signatures. The back includes one handwritten signature. The dimensions of the note are 170 x 130 mm, and it is printed on standard paper. The primary color of the banknote is grey, transitioning to bluish on the back.

The Assignation Banknotes were in use from 1786 to 1818.

Specifications

Date of issue: 1787
Paper: Paper
Colour: Grey
Dimensions: 170 x 130 mm
Pick catalog: A8

About this banknote

The Assignation Bank of the Russian Empire issued this 5 рублей banknote in 1787 as part of the Assignation Banknotes series, which spanned from 1786 to 1818. This series was introduced under the reign of Catherine the Great to address the shortage of precious metal coins and ease transactions across the vast empire.

The front side of the banknote features text without a frame and includes two handwritten signatures. On the back, a single handwritten signature is present. The banknote measures 170 x 130 mm and is printed on paper in grey color, showing a slight bluish tint. Catalogued as Pick A8, this note exemplifies the early use of paper currency in Russia.