50000 rubles 1995 — Russia ( Pick: 264 )

Region: Russia

Period: Russian Federation

Series: Bank of Russia Banknotes (1992–1995)

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Banknote description

The banknote is a 50000 rubles issued in Russia in 1995. 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 264, which identifies it within the issue. Its denomination, year, and catalog reference place it among documented banknotes of this series.

The front side design features a dark brown, grayish purple, and black color scheme on a multicolor underprint, depicting the personification of the river Neva at the foot of the Rostral Column, alongside the Peter and Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg. The back side design presents the Rostral Column and the Naval Museum. A watermark of a building with a steeple is present.

The dimensions of the note are 150 x 65 mm. It was printed by Goznak in Russia. The series of banknotes reflects the transition of the Russian monetary system post-Soviet Union and marked significant changes in the design and production of currency during that period.

Specifications

Signed by: not specified
Date of issue: 1995
Printing office: Goznak, Russia
Paper: not specified
Colour: blue and green
Dimensions: 150 x 65 mm
Amount produced: not specified
Pick catalog: 264

About this banknote

The Bank of Russia issued the 50000 rubles banknote in 1995 as part of the Russian Federation's monetary reforms. This series was introduced to address the hyperinflationary pressures that followed the dissolution of the Soviet Union. The notes were printed by Goznak, Russia's official mint and security printer.

The front of the banknote features personifications of the river Neva at the foot of a Rostral Column, along with the Peter and Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg, presented in dark brown, grayish purple, and black on a multicolored underprint. The reverse shows the Rostral Column and the Naval Museum. It includes a watermark of a building with a steeple. The note's dimensions are 150 x 65 mm.