50 rubles 1899 — Russia ( Pick: 8 )

Region: Russia

Period: Russian Empire

Series: State Credit Notes (1898-1899) (1898–1899)

Front side

Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 50 rubles issued in Russia in 1899. It belongs to the State Credit Notes series from the Russian Empire period and is cataloged under Pick number 8.

The front side design features a portrait of Nicholas I positioned at the left. The back design is characterized by a green and multicolor composition, with dimensions of 190 x 117 mm. The note includes various signatures, including Pleske (1898-1903), Timashev (1903-1909), Konshin (1909-1912), Shipov (1912-1917), and options without a signature.

This banknote has dimensions of 190 x 118 mm and is printed on paper. The State Bank produced banknotes as part of its efforts to modernize currency in the Russian Empire during the late 19th century.

Specifications

Date of issue: 1899
Paper: Paper
Colour: Black
Dimensions: 190 x 118 mm
Pick catalog: 8

About this banknote

The State Bank of the Russian Empire issued the State Credit Notes series from 1898 to 1899. This series was introduced to standardize currency circulation in the Russian Empire and consolidate previous monetary policies. The notes aimed to support economic growth under Emperor Nicholas II, implementing consistent issuance and denomination standards.

The front side of the 50 rubles note from 1899 features a portrait of Emperor Nicholas I on the left. It is printed in black and multicolor ink on paper and measures 190 x 118 mm. A technical detail of this note is the Pleske signature variant, which was used from 1898 until 1903.