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The document you are viewing is a bond issued by the "Gosudarstvennyy Dvoryanskiy Zemel'nyy Bank" (State Noble Land Bank) of the Russian Empire in 1898. This bond, part of a broader issuance, represents a capital guarantee on landed property and had a nominal value of 150 rubles. The interest rate offered was 3½%, reflecting the bank's goal of attracting investors to finance the agricultural operations and property management of the Russian nobility.
The State Noble Land Bank was founded in 1885 with the primary purpose of supporting the Russian landed nobility. After the abolition of serfdom in 1861, many noble landowners found themselves in financial difficulties. The bank, therefore, provided mortgage loans that allowed these landowners to renovate and improve their properties, thus maintaining their status and contributing to the economic and social stability of the Empire.
The document you are observing represents an important fragment of that history. The issuance of bonds like this was an attempt by the Tsarist government to finance agricultural needs and maintain the stability of the noble class, which was one of the pillars of the Russian Empire. The design of the certificate reflects the attention to detail and symbolic importance attributed to these documents, with elaborate decorations and the seal of the Russian Empire.
Historical Data of the Issuing Entity:
| Data | Value |
|---|---|
| Year of incorporation | 1885 |
| Headquarters | St. Petersburg, Russian Empire |
| Name upon delisting from the stock exchange | Not available |
| Year of stock exchange listing | Not available |
| Year of delisting from the stock exchange | Not available |
| Year of company cessation | 1917 (with the Russian Revolution and the fall of the imperial government) |
| Share capital at incorporation | 100,000,000 rubles |
| Share capital at cessation or last available data | Not available |
Document Characteristics:
| Characteristic | Detail |
|---|---|
| Interest rate | 3½% |
| Nominal value | 150 rubles |
| Issue date | 1898 |
| Document language | Russian |
| Form | Printed on paper with elaborate decorations and the imperial seal |
| Condition | Generally considered good, with possible signs of wear on the edges |
For scripophilia collectors, this bond represents an opportunity to own not only a piece of economic history but also a typographical work of art. Scripophilia is a unique way to connect with the past through documents that have represented, and in many cases still represent, a symbol of power and prestige. Each document is a window into a bygone era, and this 1898 certificate offers a glimpse into the golden age of the Russian nobility.
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