25 Rubles Assignation 1784 — Russia ( Pick: A5 )
Banknote description
The front side design features three serial numbers located at the center, lower left, and lower right. The note displays a color scheme of white with black text and red seals. It is printed on paper and measures 170 x 130 mm. The printing was conducted at the Assignationsbanken in St. Petersburg and Moscow.
This banknote is characterized by its color, paper, and printing office. The Assignation Banknotes were introduced in 1769 to replace paper money that had previously circulated in the Russian Empire.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1774-1784
- Printing office
- Assignationsbanken in St. Petersburg and Moscow
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- white with black text and red seals
- Dimensions
- 170 x 130 mm
- Pick catalog
- A5
About this banknote
In 1784, Russia was under the rule of the Russian Empire, a period marked by significant political and social changes. The government introduced the 25 Rubles Assignation as part of an early national currency system aimed at stabilizing and standardizing money in circulation. This banknote belonged to a series of Assignation notes issued from 1769 to 1785, reflecting efforts to modernize the Russian economy.
During this time, Russia was transitioning from a barter economy to a more structured monetary system. The introduction of banknotes helped facilitate trade and commerce, marking an early step in the evolution of Russia’s financial landscape. The Assignation banknotes represented a shift away from reliance on precious metals, making currency more accessible to the population.
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