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The Société Metallurgique de l'Oural-Volga was established in 1896 with an initial capital of 7,500,000 francs. The company, headquartered in Paris, was created to exploit the metallurgical resources of the Ural and Volga regions in Russia. Its creation was formalized by statutes drawn up by the notary M. Dufour in Paris on April 28, 1896, and approved by the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders on March 31, 1899. The company received authorization to operate in Russia through a decree of the Committee of Ministers, signed by His Majesty the Emperor on October 2/14, 1899.
The company issued mortgage bonds to finance its industrial activities, including the issuance of 18,000 mortgage bonds of 500 francs each, as indicated in the presented document. These bonds, fully liberated, guaranteed a fixed income to investors, exempt from Russian taxes, and were intended to be repaid within 25 years.
Historical Data of the Company
| Year of Establishment | Headquarters | Initial Capital | Final Capital (or last available) | Year of Stock Exchange Admission | Year of Delisting | Year of Cessation | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | Paris | 7,500,000 francs | 9,000,000 francs | 1899 | 1930 | 1945 | Not available |
Document Features
| Type | Nominal Value | Number of Bonds Issued | Issue Date | Maturity Date | Interest Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mortgage Bond | 500 francs | 18,000 | July 29, 1910 | July 29, 1935 | 4% |
Considerations for Collectors
Collecting historical documents such as the bonds of the Société Metallurgique de l'Oural-Volga offers not only a direct connection to European and Russian industrial history but also an opportunity to own a piece of economic history. Bonds like the one presented, with their intrinsic graphic and historical quality, represent a cultural investment and a tangible testimony to the great industrial and financial operations of the past. Collectors can appreciate the aesthetic beauty of these documents, in addition to their historical value.
All historical documents for sale are considered collectibles. The documents have no economic or financial value, the second image is only representative of the company's related object.
