10 rubles — Russian Empire (1819–1843)

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Assignats of 1818–1843

The new assignats of 1818–1819 were the first made in the Expedition for the Preparation of State Papers (opened in Saint Petersburg in 1818): the print quality is much higher and they are harder to forge. The main change is the frame with a double-headed eagle (the "Masonic" arms, without crowns) at the top. The first note of the new pattern entered circulation on 20 October 1818. The old 5- and 10-rouble notes were exchanged one for one from 1 July 1819 for a year, the larger ones from 1 January 1820. The denominations of 5, 10, 25, 50, 100 and 200 roubles were issued with dates up to 1843, when all assignats were replaced by the State Credit Notes. The 20-rouble notes of 1822–1823 remained unissued trials. The signature of the manager of the Assignation Bank is a facsimile.

Appearance

Ten-rouble assignat of the 1818–1819 pattern on reddish paper, as with the earlier tens; copies on white paper are known (possibly trials or forgeries). A rectangular frame of 148 × 110 mm, with "1819" and "ГОДА" in the lower dark octagons. At the top the "Masonic" arms, with the figure 10 in a circle under them. The back is a dark rectangle with the word "ДЕСЯТЬ". Dated every year up to 1843.

Other items of the period

• 5 rubles (1819–1843) Pick# A17
• 10 rubles (1819–1843) Pick# A18
• 20 rubles (1822–1823) — Unissued, green Pick# A19
• 20 rubles (1822) — Unissued, red Pick# A20
• 20 rubles (1822) — Unissued, blue
• 25 rubles (1818–1843) Pick# A21
• 50 rubles (1818–1843) Pick# A22
• 100 rubles (1819–1843) Pick# A23
• 200 rubles (1819–1843) Pick# A24