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The historical document you are viewing is a bond issued by the Imperial Russian Government in 1909. This bond is part of the Russian State Loan with a 4½% interest rate, issued to finance the government's needs during a period of significant economic and military expansion. The total loan amounted to a nominal capital of 525,000,000 rubles, a considerable sum for the time, intended to support infrastructure and military expenditures of the empire.
In 1909, Russia was a vast and powerful empire with enormous financial needs to sustain the modernization of its armed forces and maintain control over its vast territories. Bonds like this one were a crucial tool for raising funds from both domestic and foreign financial markets, offering an interest rate of 4½%, which was attractive to investors at the time.
This bond is an exceptional example of the typographic art of the period, with an elaborate design that includes intricate decorative motifs and the emblem of the Russian Empire. Issued in series of ten bonds for a total value of 1875 rubles, the document offers a fascinating insight into Russian imperial finance and the way the Tsarist government sought to maintain economic stability during a period of increasing international tension.
Historical Data of the Issuing Entity:
| Data | Value |
|---|---|
| Year of incorporation | 1909 |
| 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 | 525,000,000 rubles |
| Share capital at cessation or last available data | Not available |
Document Characteristics:
| Characteristic | Detail |
|---|---|
| Interest rate | 4½% |
| Nominal value | 1875 rubles (for series of 10 bonds) |
| Issue date | 1909 |
| Document language | Russian |
| Form | Printed on paper with elaborate decorations and the imperial emblem |
| Condition | Generally considered good, with possible signs of wear on the edges |
For scripophilia collectors, this document represents a treasure of immense historical and cultural value. Scripophilia, the collection of stock and bond certificates, is not just a hobby but a journey through time that allows a deeper understanding of the economic and political dynamics of past eras. Every document tells a story, and this 1909 bond is a silent witness to the imperial ambitions and financial complexities of the Russian Empire at the dawn of the 20th century.
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