Famous "Kerenka" with a face value of 20 rubles, 1917 model. These treasury notes were issued by the Russian Provisional Government (and later by the Bolsheviks) during an acute cash shortage. The banknote's condition can be rated as Fine (F) or Very Fine (VF-) on the international scale. The paper has maintained its integrity; there are no major tears or missing fragments. The printing is clear. There is noticeable yellowing of the paper (age patina), heavy vertical and h...

A 5-kopek banknote of the 1915 design, issued in the Russian Empire during World War I. Historical Context: These paper tokens (known as "stamp-money") were introduced due to a severe shortage of small change. Issuer: The Russian Empire (reign of Nicholas II). Obverse: Features the coat of arms of the Russian Empire (double-headed eagle) and the denomination "5 kop.". Reverse: Contains the inscription "Circulates on par with copper coinage," confirming its status as legal...

State Credit Note with a face value of 3 rubles, 1905 issue. This is a banknote of the Russian Empire from the early 20th century. Issuance Period: Banknotes dated "1905" were printed from 1905 to 1917. Signatures: Your banknote bears the signature of Governor I. P. Shipov (who held the post from 1914–1917). This indicates that the bill was issued during the reign of Nicholas II or even under the Provisional Government, rather than in 1905 itself. Design Features: Multi...

State Credit Note with a face value of 1 ruble, 1898 model, of the Russian Empire. Denomination: 1 ruble. Year on the banknote: 1898 (actual issue of this specimen — 1912–1917). Signatures: Governor: I. Shipov.Cashier: Starikov. Series: НБ-260. Features: Governor Shipov's signature indicates that the note was printed significantly later than the date shown on it (under Shipov, banknotes of this type were issued in 1912–1917). The condition of the banknote ca...

Currency token (exchange bill) of the Russian Empire with a face value of 3 kopeks, issued during World War I (1915). Denomination: 3 kopeks. Issue Period: 1915–1917 (reign of Nicholas II). Design Features: The obverse features the lesser state emblem of the Russian Empire and the inscription: "Have circulation on par with copper coinage".The reverse features a large digit "3" and a warning regarding prosecution for forgery. Material: Thick paper. The...

A 1-mark banknote of the Republic of Estonia from 1919 (Eesti Vabariigi Kassatäht). This is one of the first banknotes issued by independent Estonia.The banknote's condition can be classified as VG (Very Good) to F (Fine).The serial number (009297) is legible, there are no large missing fragments (holes) in the center, and the geometry is preserved.Severe multiple folds, frayed and torn edges, general soiling of the paper, and characteristic age spots. The paper is aged.