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The Société Métallurgique Russo-Belge was one of the major metallurgical enterprises of the Russian Empire, established with a share capital of 15,000,000 rubles. Founded on June 24, 1895, the company represented a strategic collaboration between Russian and Belgian entrepreneurs, aimed at exploiting the natural resources of the Russian Empire and developing the local metallurgical industry.
The company primarily operated in the production and processing of metals, a vital sector for the growing industrial development of the Russian Empire at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. With headquarters in Saint Petersburg, the Société Métallurgique Russo-Belge was involved in the construction and management of metallurgical plants where metals like iron and steel were processed to meet domestic and foreign demand.
The bond presented here, issued in 1909, is part of a bond loan with a nominal value of 18,666,500 francs, equivalent to 6,999,937 rubles 50 kopeks, with an annual interest rate of 5%. This loan was used to finance the expansion and improvement of the company’s production facilities. The document is an example of high-quality graphic design, typical of financial certificates of the time.
Historical Data of the Société Métallurgique Russo-Belge
| Historical Data | Values |
|---|---|
| Year of Establishment | 1895 |
| Headquarters | Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire |
| Year of Stock Exchange Listing | 1896 |
| Year of Delisting | 1917 |
| Year of Company Dissolution | 1917 |
| Share Capital at Establishment | 15,000,000 Rubles |
| Share Capital at Dissolution | 15,000,000 Rubles |
| Annual Revenue (1909) | 4,500,000 Rubles |
| Name at Delisting | Société Métallurgique Russo-Belge |
Bond Characteristics
| Document Characteristics | Details |
|---|---|
| Year of Issue | 1909 |
| Face Value | 500 Francs / 187 Rubles 50 Kopeks |
| Interest Rate | 5% |
| Total Nominal Capital | 18,666,500 Francs / 6,999,937 Rubles 50 Kopeks |
| Place of Issue | Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire |
Collecting historical bonds like the one from the Société Métallurgique Russo-Belge offers collectors the opportunity to own a piece of the industrial and financial history of the Russian Empire. These documents, characterized by meticulous attention to detail and elaborate graphics, not only represent historical interest but also serve as tangible evidence of the economic dynamics and international collaborations of the time.
Owning a bond like this means holding a document that tells the story of an era of industrial transformations, and today represents value for scripophilia collectors. The rarity and beauty of these certificates make them highly sought after and appreciated.
All historical documents for sale are intended for collection purposes. The documents have no economic or financial value (no economic or financial value), the second image is only representative of the company's object of reference.
