10 Rubles 1997 Appraisal

Russian 10 Ruble Banknote (Series 1997)

This is a stack of 10 Russian ruble banknotes, specifically the 1997 series which was later modified in 2001 and 2004. The note measures approximately 150 x 65 mm and is printed on light-green tinged cotton paper. The obverse features the Communal Bridge across the Yenisei River and the Chapel of Paraskeva Pyatnitsa in Krasnoyarsk. The dominant colors are dark-green and brown. Notable markings include the Bank of Russia emblem, the serial number 'BB 9119550' printed twice in red and dark-green ink, and several security features such as microprinting and watermarks. The reverse (not fully visible but typical for this issue) depicts the Krasnoyarsk Hydroelectric Power Plant. Regarding condition, the top note shows significant signs of circulation, including central vertical folds, creasing across the surface, and rounded, softened corners. The paper appears slightly soiled with minor discoloration along the edges. This denomination has largely been phased out of circulation in favor of coinage, making crisp, uncirculated examples more collectible. The craftsmanship involves complex intaglio printing and security fibers, characteristic of official Bank of Russia (Goznak) currency production from the late 1990s through the early 2000s.