50 rubles 1786 — Russia ( Pick: A11 )

Region: Russia

Period: Russian Empire

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

Front side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 50 rubles issued in Russia in 1786. It belongs to the Assignation Banknotes series and falls within the period of the Russian Empire. It is cataloged under Pick number A11, which identifies it within the issue. The documented characteristics and details place it among recognized banknotes of this series.

The front side design features text without a frame and includes two handwritten signatures. The back side design has one handwritten signature and is characterized by a white color. The note measures 197 x 128 mm.

This banknote is described as rare for both the 1785-1802 and 1803-1818 subcategories. The banknote is printed on paper, and it maintains consistent dimensions of 197 x 128 mm throughout its design.

Specifications

Date of issue: 1805
Paper: Paper
Colour: Cream
Dimensions: 197 x 128 mm
Pick catalog: A11

About this banknote

The Assignation Bank of the Russian Empire issued the 50 rubles banknotes as part of the Assignation Banknotes series from 1786 to 1818. This series was introduced to address the shortage of silver coins in circulation during Catherine the Great's reign, beginning in 1786.

The 1786 50 rubles note (Pick A11) features text without a frame and includes two handwritten signatures on the front. The back side contains one handwritten signature. These notes are rare, with a known variation of Napoleonic forgeries occurring from 1805 to 1808.