Imperial Russia 100 Rubles 1910

The Russian 100 ruble issue of 1910 is a rather large sized note at 260 by 122 millimeters and is printed in dark brown on a multicolored underprint.  The front features the Imperial Russian coat of arms in addition to a watermark of Catherine II, while the back features a portrait of the Tzarista along with an allegorical male figure.

These notes were, like many of the others that I've previously examined, issued largely during the rampant inflationary period immediately preceding and encompassing World War I.  As such, prices are relatively cheap, making this a very affordable specimen for most collectors.  Take care to find an example that hasn't been folded, as due to the large size I've seen this occur before at shows.   The Konshin variety is available in the following grades for roughly the following prices: VG:$15, VF:$30, UNC: $50, while the Shipov can be expected to retail for the following: VG: $8, VF: $15, UNC: $30.  As usual, here are the pictures:

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Austria-Hungary 20 Kronen 1907

This is an example of a relatively affordable note from the Austro-Hungarian Empire.  Like the German, Russian, and Ottoman empires, the Austro-Hungarian Empire dissolved following the end of World War I.  Due to inflation, and the relatively large numbers of surviving notes, many specimens can be acquired at modest prices and provide a new dimension to one's world banknote collection from a fallen empire.  The 20 kronen example is printed in blue on a red-brown and green underprint, as can be seen in the photographs.  The piece measures 153 by 91 millimeters, and could likely be acquired for the following prices based on condition( all prices approximate and in USD): Good: $6.00, Fine: $15.00, Extra fine: $50.00.  Please refer to my earlier post for determining the condition of a note.  Here are the pics:

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