500 rubles 1997 — Russia ( Pick: 271 )

Region: Russia

Period: Russian Federation

Series: 1997 Series Issue (1997–…)

Front side

Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 500 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 271, which identifies it within the issue. Its denomination, year, and catalog reference place it among documented banknotes of this series.

The front side features a design from the 1997-2010 New Ruble issue, with a brown-violet color on a multicolor underprint. It depicts the Statue of Peter the Great alongside a sailing ship dockside in the port of Arkhangelsk. The back side displays a representation of the monastery on Solovetsky Island.

This banknote measures 150 x 65 mm and is printed by Goznak. Variants of this note were produced in 1997, 2001, 2004, and 2010.

Specifications

Date of issue: January 1, 2001
Printing office: Goznak
Colour: violet and multicolour
Dimensions: 150 x 65 mm
Pick catalog: 271

About this banknote

The 500 rubles banknote was issued by the Central Bank of Russia as part of the 1997 Series Issue. This series was introduced following the redenomination of the Russian ruble on January 1, 1998. This move aimed to revalue all rubles to stabilize and simplify the currency amidst economic changes in post-Soviet Russia.

The front side of the banknote features a brown-violet design with a statue of Peter the Great and a sailing ship docked in the port of Arkhangelsk. The back side depicts a view of the monastery on Solovetsky Island. This banknote was printed by Goznak and has dimensions of 150 x 65 mm. It is catalogued as Pick number 271.