50 rubles 1997 — Russia ( Pick: 269 )

Region: Russia

Period: Russian Federation

Series: 1997 Series Issue (1997–…)

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Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 50 rubles issued in Russia in 1997. It belongs to the 1997 Series Issue and falls within the period of the Russian Federation. This note is cataloged under Pick number 269, which identifies it within the issue. Its denomination, year, and catalog reference place it among documented banknotes of this series.

The front design features the personification of the river Neva alongside the Rostral Column and the Peter and Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg. The color palette includes dark brown, grayish purple, and black on a multicolor underprint. The back design presents the Rostral Column and the Naval Museum.

The dimensions of the banknote are 150 x 65 mm. The 1997 Series Issue marked a period of significant monetary transition for the Russian Federation, which included the introduction of new ruble denominations.

Specifications

Date of issue: 1997
Paper: Paper
Colour: Dark brown, grayish purple, and black on multicolor underprint
Dimensions: 150 x 65 mm
Pick catalog: 269

About this banknote

The Central Bank of Russia issued the 50 rubles banknote in 1997 as part of the "New Ruble" series, following the 1998 monetary reform that redenominated the Russian ruble at a rate of 1 new ruble to 1,000 old rubles.

The obverse features a depiction of the personification of the River Neva seated at the base of a Rostral Column, with the Peter and Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg in the background. The reverse displays the Rostral Column and the Naval Museum. The banknote measures 150 x 65 mm and includes a watermark of a building with a steeple.