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Collectible banknotes and paper money items from Russia extend much farther back in history than the notes of many other countries. Although the earliest banknotes can be extremely rare, there are some quite old notes seen for sale sometimes. More modern Soviet and Russian notes, also, have proven highly collectible and are, of course, somewhat easier to find for sale.

The earliest Russian banknotes were issued in 1769, and were known as assignats. At first simple pieces of paper with printed text, assignats were more lavishly decorated on later issues. Many denominations and issues of these assignats are virtually never seen for sale; other examples to crop up from time to time. Reproductions may also be found for sale.

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In 1843, the assignat system was canceled and new banknotes, state credit notes, were issued. Slightly easier to find for sale, Russian state credit notes were issued in a variety of denominations and often boast lovely designs. Towards the end of the eighteenth century, Russia’s state credit notes began to resemble modern banknotes.

In 1897, Russia changed to the gold standard, and new currency was issued. Pre-1898 notes were officially destroyed as people swapped them for the new bills, making examples still around today particularly collectible.

The World War I years saw some interesting Russian banknotes issued, including postage stamp banknotes and small-value notes denominated in kopecks. From 1915 until the late 1920s Russian paper money experienced a rather chaotic and, from a collector’s point of view, tantalizingly complicated and varied, flurry of issues. Different types, shapes, and values of banknotes from different governments were released, and many of these are, happily, very interesting historically and graphically and often affordable besides.

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The busy banknote situation had calmed down by about 1928, and for much of the twentieth century, the Soviet Union issued several infamously well-designed banknotes, including many collectible foreign exchange certificates and other collectibles.

In 1992, the Bank of Russia (БАНК РОССИИ) took over the banknote system after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Modern Russian banknotes are renowned for their striking, bold designs. Russia continues to make headlines with its banknotes, announcing in March 2013 a special commemorative 100-rouble banknote in honor of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.

Russian banknotes for sale listings can include items from a large variety of eras, governments, and styles. Check the listings here and come back often to see the latest. 

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5 rubles 1997,​ Russia 10packs=1000 banknote,​ Brick,​ paper money,​ UNC.

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Location: United States

$158.00

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RUSSIA/ARMENIA/ALEXANDROPOL 10,​000 RUBLES R-13162 EF 1921 RARE OLD LOCAL ISSUE!

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1937 Russian "Lenin" 1 Chervontz PMG 58 NET EXCELLENT NOTE!!!!! LOOK!!!!

Seller: marbles1959 ★★★★★★★★★★ 100% (3,229 ratings)
Location: United States

$140.95

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Russia North Caucasus 50 Ruble Banknote 1918 Choice About Uncirculated Pic#S-593

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Location: United States

$110.00

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Russia - East Siberia 100 Rubles 1918 (ND 1920) Pick-S1249 About UNC PMG 58 EPQ

Seller: notescoinshobby ★★★★★★★★★★ 99.6% (3,381 ratings)
Location: Canada

$149.99

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Russian Federation Bank of Russia 5000 Rubles 2023 P 279A UNC PMG 66 EPQ

Seller: noteworldauction ★★★★★★★★★★ 99.9% (732 ratings)
Location: Thailand

$127.39

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Russia,​ Russian Empire,​500 rubles banknote,​ paper money,​1912,​ AUNC 58,​ PMG,​ r4

Seller: al1367vo ★★★★★★★★★★ 99.9% (4,088 ratings)
Location: United States

$105.00

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Russia Test Note GOZNAK Humming bird 2020 AA Prefix Gem UNC PMG 66 EPQ

Seller: noteshobby ★★★★★★★★★★ 99.8% (156,647 ratings)
Location: Thailand

$189.99

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RUSSIA 1919-10.000 RUBLES -SOUTH RUSSIA-GOVERNMENT BANK-GEM UNC

Seller: wieslaw6628 ★★★★★★★★★★ 100% (1,010 ratings)
Location: United States

$129.00 or best offer

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Russia 500 Rubles 1997 P271a * Unc *

Seller: elposto99 ★★★★★★★★★★ 100% (100 ratings)
Location: Israel

$150.00

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