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This assignat features a simple, text-heavy design typical of early Russian paper money. The central part contains the issuing declaration in Cyrillic script. Denomination is prominently displayed numerically ('100') and in words ('СТО РУБЛЕЙ'). The design is minimalistic, focusing on essential information and official signatures, with no elaborate illustrations or portraits. The paper is plain, without visible watermarks in this image, though they were standard for security features of the era. Black ink printing on a light-colored paper. Some handwritten annotations are visible, which is common for circulated notes of this period.

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This is a 100 Ruble Assignat issued by the Russian Empire in 1807. Assignats were a form of paper money used in Russia from 1769 until the mid-19th century, serving as state-issued banknotes. This particular note belongs to the second major issue period (1786-1819), characterized by their simplified design and the 'Объявителю сей Государственной Ассигнации платить Ассигнационный Банкъ сто рублей ходячею монетою' (To the bearer of this State Assignat, the Assignat Bank shall pay one hundred rubles in circulating coin) declaration. The denomination 'СТО РУБЛЕЙ' (One Hundred Rubles) is clearly indicated, both numerically and textually. The serial number '№ 1623354' is present in three locations on the note. The note bears the date '1807 ГОДА.' (Year 1807). This period was marked by significant financial strain for the Russian Empire, particularly due to ongoing wars (Napoleonic Wars), leading to increased issuance of assignats and inflation. Such notes offer a tangible link to Russia's economic history during a tumultuous era.

Russian Empire 100 Ruble Assignat, 1807 (1786-1819 Period)

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