Russia 1909 25 Rubles – Alexander III – Imperial State Credit Note – Romanov Era – VF

Russia 1909 25 Rubles – Alexander III – Imperial State Credit Note – Romanov Era – VF
CA$175.00

Issued in 1909 by the Imperial Russian State Bank, this 25 Rubles banknote features a detailed engraved portrait of Tsar Alexander III (1845–1894), one of the last rulers of the Romanov dynasty.

These notes were part of the late Imperial monetary system prior to the Russian Revolution of 1917 and represent the final stable years of Tsarist Russia before collapse.

Historical Significance

  • Romanov Dynasty issue

  • Pre-Revolution Imperial currency

  • Gold-backed credit note era

  • Circulated prior to WWI and the 1917 Revolution

Unlike later Civil War or hyperinflation issues, this note comes from the established Imperial monetary system, making it far more desirable to serious collectors.

Design Highlights

  • Portrait of Tsar Alexander III

  • Imperial double-headed eagle crest

  • Rich red and green guilloche security background

  • Ornate denomination medallions

  • Date: 1909

  • Serial: BT 468252

A strong piece for:

  • Imperial Russia collectors

  • Romanov dynasty specialists

  • Pre-Revolution currency investors

  • World crown-sized note collectors