500 Rubles 1895 — Russia ( Pick: A76 )

Region: Russia

Period: Russian Empire

Series: State Credit Notes (1887-1896) (1887–1896)

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Back side

Banknote description

This banknote from Russia, dated 1895, carries a denomination of 500 Rubles. It is included in the State Credit Notes series, which spans from 1887 to 1896, and is part of the Russian Empire period.

It is cataloged under Pick number A76. The combination of its denomination, year, and series classifies it within documented banknotes from this timeframe. The banknote features a prominent purple coloration.

Specifications

Colour: Purple
Pick catalog: A76

About this banknote

The Государственный Банк (State Bank) of the Russian Empire issued the 500 Rubles banknote in 1895 as part of the State Credit Notes series from 1887 to 1896. This series was introduced to support the gold-backed monetary reforms initiated by Minister of Finance Sergei Witte, which sought to stabilize the Russian economy.

The front side of the note prominently features inscriptions in Russian, including the denomination "500" and the year "1895." A watermark with the imperial double-headed eagle is present in the background. The reverse side includes the year "1895" encircled by an ornate design. This note is categorized under Pick number A76.