State Credit Notes, 1861 Issue. Russia, 1861. 3 Rubles, P-SA34, Issued banknote, Black on green and light green underprint, Imperial Arms on top middle, 1861 date on top left, back black with no underprint with Imperial Arms in middle, A large blue overprint is present vertically in the middle of the front of the note, S/N 588077. The note appears Fine to VF at first glance with sharp corners, bright colors and good paper body and quality but there was a 1.5 inch tear on the left middle that has been stamp hinged repaired by someone in the past, 2 tiny holes in the middle vertical fold and a very small 1.5 mm little piece missing from the bottom left margin, otherwise a very acceptable example of this rare note that grades Fine to VF with small faults.
State Credit Notes, 1887-94 Issue. Russia. 1892. 5 Rubles. P-A56, Issued banknote. Black on light brown underprint. Arms of Czar Alexander III on left, back blue with light brown underprint. The note appears "Almost Uncirculated 50" with sharp corners, large even margins, exceptional paper quality and great colors and possibly one light fold away from Uncirculated condition. S/N 155528. A superior example of this rare that is missing from most advanced collections
