500 rubles 1993 — Russia ( Pick: 256 )

Region: Russia

Period: Russian Federation

Series: Bank of Russia Banknotes (1992–1995)

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Banknote description

The banknote is a 500 rubles issued in Russia in 1993. 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 256, which identifies it within the issue.

The front side features a design with green, blue, and purple colors on a multicolor underprint, depicting a tricolor flag over a stylized Kremlin on the left and a monogram at the upper right. The back side presents the Kremlin at the center. The banknote is made of paper.

This note is signed by KO Goryanov and printed by the Bank Rossii. The watermark consists of stars within wavy lines that are repeated. The watermark dimensions are 130 x 53 mm.

Specifications

Signed by: KO Goryanov
Date of issue: 1993
Printing office: Bank Rossii
Paper: Paper
Colour: Green, blue and purple on multicolor underprint
Dimensions: 130 x 57 mm
Amount produced: Not specified
Pick catalog: 256

About this banknote

The Bank of Russia issued the 500 rubles banknote (Pick 256) in 1993 as part of a new series introduced during the monetary reform of that year. This reform, conducted between July 26 and August 7, 1993, aimed to combat inflation and replace Soviet-era banknotes with new designs.

The front of the banknote features the Russian tricolor flag over a stylized depiction of the Kremlin on the left, with a monogram at the upper right. The reverse side displays the Kremlin at the center. The watermark consists of stars within wavy lines repeated.