5 рублей 1804 — 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 1804. It belongs to the Assignation Banknotes series, which spans from 1786 to 1818, and falls within the period of the Russian Empire. This note is cataloged under Pick number A8, which identifies it within the issue. Its denomination, year, and catalog reference classify it among documented banknotes of this series.

The banknote features a front side design that includes text without a frame and two handwritten signatures. The reverse side displays a single handwritten signature. This note is printed on dark blue paper with embossing. The dimensions are 173 x 134 mm, with the back measuring 130 x 170 mm, colored gray to bluish.

The color scheme of the banknote includes dark blue with embossing on both sides. The Assignation Banknotes series was a critical aspect of currency in the Russian Empire during its operational period.

Specifications

Date of issue: 1804
Paper: Dark blue paper with embossing
Colour: Dark blue with embossing
Dimensions: 173 x 134 mm
Pick catalog: A8

About this banknote

The Assignation Bank, established in 1769, issued the 5 рублей banknote in 1804 as part of the Assignation Banknotes series, which circulated from 1786 to 1818. This series was introduced to address the shortage of silver currency and to facilitate larger transactions within the Russian Empire.

The obverse of the 1804 5 рублей note features text without a frame and includes two handwritten signatures. The reverse bears one handwritten signature. The banknote measures 173 x 134 mm and is printed on dark blue paper with embossing. It is cataloged as Pick A8.