Russian Empire 1909 10 Rubles Banknote – Nicholas II State Bank Currency
Russian Empire 10 Rubles banknote from the 1909 issue, issued by the State Bank of the Russian Empire during the reign of Emperor Nicholas II. This beautifully engraved Imperial Russian banknote features the ornate double-headed Imperial Eagle, elaborate floral motifs, intricate guilloche patterns and traditional Cyrillic inscriptions.
The note belongs to the famous 1909 Russian State Credit Note series and is catalogued in the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money under the P-11 series. The example shown carries the serial number ИУ 139193 and features the highly decorative reverse design characteristic of Imperial Russian currency.
Banknote Details
- Country: Russian Empire
- Issuing Authority: State Bank of the Russian Empire
- Denomination: 10 Rubles
- Year: 1909
- Reign: Nicholas II
- Currency: Russian Imperial Ruble
- Catalogue: P-11 series
- Serial Number: ИУ 139193
- Language: Russian Cyrillic
- Obverse: Imperial double-headed eagle and ornate denomination design
- Reverse: Elaborate guilloche and Russian security text
- Condition: Approximately VF–XF based on photographs
- Status: Obsolete historical currency
This 1909 Russian Imperial 10 Rubles banknote is an attractive collectible for enthusiasts of Russian Empire currency, Nicholas II memorabilia, antique banknotes, world paper money and historical currency. Its elaborate engraving and Imperial Russian design make it an excellent addition to a vintage banknote collection.
The note bears the signatures of Ivan Pavlovich Shipov (IPS), Manager of the State Bank, and Alexander Vasilyevich Feduleyev (AVF), Cashier. The IPS/AVF combination is catalogued specifically as P-11c.