500 rubles 1992 — Russia ( Pick: 249 )

Region: Russia

Period: Russian Federation

Series: Bank of Russia Banknotes (1992–1995)

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Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 500 rubles issued in Russia in 1992. It belongs to the Bank of Russia Banknotes series and falls within the period of the Russian Federation. This note is cataloged under Pick number 249.

The front side design features a multicolor underprint with red, violet, and dark green. It displays a portrait of V. I. Lenin at the upper left and the state arms at the upper center. The back side design depicts a view of the Kremlin with a guilloche in the watermark area, along with a watermark of stars.

This banknote measures 144 x 70 mm. The amount produced, printing office details, and signature information are not specified. The Bank of Russia began issuing ruble banknotes under the new currency designations in 1992.

Specifications

Signed by: Not specified
Date of issue: 1992
Printing office: Not specified
Paper: Paper
Colour: Red, violet and dark green on multicolor underprint
Dimensions: 144 x 70 mm
Amount produced: Not specified
Pick catalog: 249

About this banknote

The Bank of Russia issued the 500 rubles banknote in 1992 as part of the first series of banknotes for the Russian Federation following the dissolution of the Soviet Union. This series was introduced to establish a distinct national currency for Russia, separate from the rubles previously used across the Soviet territories.

The front of the banknote features a portrait of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin at the upper left and the coat of arms of the Russian Federation at the center. On the reverse side, there is a view of the Kremlin with a guilloche pattern in the watermark area. The banknote is predominantly red, violet, and dark green on a multicolor underprint. It is referenced as Pick number 249 in numismatic catalogs.