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How Has Russian Money Changed?

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On January 9, 1769, Catherine the Great issued a manifesto that transferred the economy of the Russian Empire to paper money instead of copper coins. It was a huge step forward.
The Empress commanded that two banks responsible for the emission of paper money be created. The problem with copper money was its ineffectiveness. First of all, it was heavy – to deliver 1,000 rubles, merchants needed at least two carts. Secondly, it was difficult to calculate and mistakes were often made. The transfer to paper money moved the economy of Russian Empire forward greatly.
Let's take a glimpse at the evolution of Russian paper money through the ages in a Sputnik gallery.
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A Russian banknote of 25 rubles in 1769.

A Russian banknote of 25 rubles in 1769. - Sputnik International
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A Russian banknote of 25 rubles in 1769.

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Paper money of 1798 in the denomination of ten rubles. Reproduction

Paper money of 1798 in the denomination of ten rubles. Reproduction - Sputnik International
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Paper money of 1798 in the denomination of ten rubles. Reproduction

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A Russian banknote in denominations of ten rubles from 1819.

A Russian banknote in denominations of ten rubles from 1819. - Sputnik International
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A Russian banknote in denominations of ten rubles from 1819.

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A Russian banknote of ten rubles from 1854.

A Russian banknote of ten rubles from 1854. - Sputnik International
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A Russian banknote of ten rubles from 1854.

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A Russian banknote of one ruble in 1898.

A Russian banknote of one ruble in 1898. - Sputnik International
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A Russian banknote of one ruble in 1898.

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A banknote of the Russian Empire worth 100 rubles from 1910.

A banknote of the Russian Empire worth 100 rubles from 1910. - Sputnik International
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A banknote of the Russian Empire worth 100 rubles from 1910.

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Stamp money of Russia, 1915.

Stamp money of Russia, 1915. - Sputnik International
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Stamp money of Russia, 1915.

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A banknote of 1,000 rubles, 1917.

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A banknote in denominations of 20 rubles from 1919.

A banknote in denominations of 20 rubles from 1919. - Sputnik International
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A banknote in denominations of 20 rubles from 1919.

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A banknote of 100 rubles, RSFSR, 1921. Obverse.

A banknote of 100 rubles, RSFSR, 1921. Obverse.  - Sputnik International
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A banknote of 100 rubles, RSFSR, 1921. Obverse.

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A banknote worth ten rubles, 1922, State Historical Museum

A banknote worth ten rubles, 1922, State Historical Museum  - Sputnik International
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A banknote worth ten rubles, 1922, State Historical Museum

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A banknote in denominations of ten chervonets in the Central Banks of Russia Museum.

A banknote in denominations of ten chervonets in the Central Banks of Russia Museum.   - Sputnik International
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A banknote in denominations of ten chervonets in the Central Banks of Russia Museum.

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A banknote of 25 rubles, 1957.

A banknote of 25 rubles, 1957. - Sputnik International
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A banknote of 25 rubles, 1957.

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A banknote in denominations of 25 rubles, 1961.

A banknote in denominations of 25 rubles, 1961. - Sputnik International
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A banknote in denominations of 25 rubles, 1961.

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A banknote in denominations of 100,000 rubles, 1995. Obverse.

A banknote in denominations of 100,000 rubles, 1995. Obverse. - Sputnik International
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A banknote in denominations of 100,000 rubles, 1995. Obverse.

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A banknote of 2000 rubles, 2017.

A banknote of 2000 rubles,  2017. - Sputnik International
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A banknote of 2000 rubles, 2017.

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A modernized banknote of 100 rubles during its presentation in TASS press-center, Moscow.

A modernized banknote of 100 rubles during its presentation in TASS press-center, Moscow. - Sputnik International
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A modernized banknote of 100 rubles during its presentation in TASS press-center, Moscow.

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