Ассигнация 50 рублей 1785 — Russia ( Pick: A11 )

Region: Russia

Period: Russian Empire

Series: Assignation Banknotes (1769–1785) (1769–1785)

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Banknote description

The banknote is an Ассигнация 50 рублей issued in Russia in 1785. It belongs to the Assignation Banknotes series, which spans from 1769 to 1785, and falls within the period of the Russian Empire. This note is cataloged under Pick number A11, which identifies it within the issue.

The front side design features text without a frame and includes two handwritten signatures. The back side design displays one handwritten signature. The note is printed on paper and has dimensions of 197 x 128 mm. The recorded color is light blue.

This banknote is classified as rare in two specific periods: from 1785 to 1802 and from 1803 to 1818. During 1805 to 1808, Napoleonic forgeries of this issue were produced. Alexander I's signature is present on this banknote.

Specifications

Signed by: Alexander I (Александр I)
Date of issue: 1805
Paper: Paper
Colour: Light blue
Dimensions: 197 x 128 mm
Pick catalog: A11

About this banknote

The Assignation Bank of the Russian Empire issued the 50 rubles banknote in 1785 as part of the Assignation Banknotes series from 1769 to 1785. This series was introduced under Catherine the Great to provide a stable system of paper currency during a time of monetary reforms in the Russian Empire.

The front side of the banknote features text without a frame and includes two handwritten signatures, while the back side shows one handwritten signature. This specific banknote, cataloged as Pick A11, measures 197 x 128 mm and is printed on light blue paper. Notably, some versions from 1805 to 1808 were counterfeited during the Napoleonic Wars.