Bidspirit auction | Set “The Money of the

Set “The Money of the Russian Empire — Issues of the Provisional Government” 4 banknotes: 1 Ruble 1898, 3 Rubles 1905, 5 Rubles 1909, 10 Rubles 1909. - Banknote manufacturer (printing house): Expedition for the Preparation of State Papers (EZGB, Saint Petersburg). 1 Ruble, 1898 issue Signed by Manager I.P. Shipov / Cashier G. de Millo. State Credit Note No. HA-133. Size: 9 × 15 cm. 3 Rubles, 1905 issue Signed by Manager I.P. Shipov / Ovchinnikov. State Credit Note No. ЪЬ 296865. Size: 10 × 15.5 cm. 5 Rubles, 1909 issue Signed by Manager I.P. Shipov / Gavrilov. State Credit Note No. СЭ 383138. Size: 16 × 10 cm. 10 Rubles, 1909 issue Signed by Manager I.P. Shipov / A. Bylinsky. State Credit Note No. НЛ 204883. Size: 17.5 × 10.5 cm. At the beginning of the 20th century, paper money in Russia began to play not only a practical but also a cultural role. Emperor Nicholas II believed that banknotes should appear elegant and representative, demonstrating the prosperity of the country to the world. He had every reason for this: in terms of economic growth, Russia surpassed the vast majority of European countries and, by 1913, had reached the height of its power, including in the financial sphere. The last paper money of the Russian Empire surpassed most contemporary banknotes in artistic design, stylistic sophistication, attention to detail, and the number of security features. Any holder could present these notes at a bank and exchange them for gold. State Credit Notes bearing the signature of Manager I.P. Shipov were successively issued by the Imperial, Provisional, and Soviet governments.