5 Rubles 1840 — Russia ( Pick: A26 )

Region: Russia

Period: Russian Empire

Series: Depository Notes (1840–1841) (1840–1841)

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Banknote description

The banknote is a 5 Rubles issued in Russia in 1840. It belongs to the Depository Notes series from the years 1840 to 1841 and is associated with the Russian Empire period.

This note is cataloged under Pick number A26, which identifies it within the issue. The banknote features a color scheme that includes blue, green, red, brown, and black. It is printed on paper and has dimensions measuring 200 x 100 mm.

As part of the Depository Notes issue, the banknote is classified within a defined group of banknotes. Its catalog reference, year of issue, and specified attributes establish its recorded placement within the series. This information contributes to its documentation within the context of the issued banknotes.

Specifications

Date of issue: 1840
Paper: paper
Colour: blue, green, red, brown, black
Dimensions: 200 x 100 mm
Pick catalog: A26

About this banknote

The 5 Rubles Depository Note, issued by the State Commercial Bank of the Russian Empire in 1840, was part of a series introduced to facilitate the exchange of precious metals for paper currency. This initiative aimed to bolster the bank's reserves and familiarize the public with the new paper money system.

A notable feature of this series is the crowned double-headed eagle with a shield at the top center of the obverse, symbolizing the Russian state.