Russian Assignation Bank
The first bank in the Russian Empire to issue paper money, founded in 1769.
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The Russian Assignation Bank was the first bank in the Russian Empire to issue paper money, established by Catherine the Great in 1769. It was responsible for issuing paper currency (assignats) to facilitate commerce and economic development. It holds an important place in Russian financial history and was later replaced by other financial institutions.
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A historical bank that served as the state's issuer of paper currency
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