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Imperial Russian Government 1916 Treasury Bill.

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Paper Money - World Currency Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:75.00 - 150.00 USD
Imperial Russian Government 1916 Treasury Bill.
SOLD
80.00USD+ buyer's premium + applicable fees & taxes.
This item SOLD at 2017 Jun 15 @ 15:25UTC-4 : AST/EDT
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London, England. Issued on February 22nd, 1916 and Due February 21st, 1917. Issued and cancelled £1000 Treasury Bill, Black on white "Bank of England" watermarked paper, Russian Imperial arms at left on counterfoil, and small version at top under curved title, Red 10 Shillings Imprinted revenue stamp on the top right corner, Handwritten signature by Baring Brothers representative and printed signature of Russian ambassador, Punched out cancels in signature area, S/N 000919, back blank, multiple pin holes on left counterfoil area otherwise the note appears XF-AU. Scarce Russian Pre World War I fiscal document. By Special authorization of the Imperial Russian Government. Payable at Mess.rs Baring Brothers & Co. Limited, London". This could be considered a short term "Government Bond" that was negotiable. Scarce Imperial Russian Government financial instrument. Printed by the Bank of England.