Description
Original 1924 Certificate of Deposit issued by The National City Bank of New York (now Citibank), certifying that Ed Nanon deposited $2,000 principal amount in Five-Year 5.5% Imperial Russian Government Bonds originally dated December 1, 1916, and due December 1, 1921.
This document was issued on January 9, 1924, several years after the Russian Revolution and the repudiation of Imperial debts by the Bolshevik government. It serves as official American banking evidence of claims tied to the lost Imperial Russian financial obligations.
The certificate is signed by a Transfer Clerk and Assistant Cashier of the bank. On the reverse, a stapled paper slip titled “Know All Men by These Presents” is attached, reiterating the bond details. It is hand-signed by Ed Nanon and a witness, confirming the formal assignment and deposit of the bonds.
This item is a rare example of post-revolutionary financial history, illustrating how American investors and banks responded to the collapse of the Imperial regime. The involvement of The National City Bank, one of the most prominent U.S. financial institutions, adds significant historic and collector interest.
Good vintage condition with expected signs of age such as light toning, creasing, or staple marks. Please review photos for exact condition details.
A unique opportunity to own a tangible piece of early 20th-century international banking history, highly collectible for those interested in Imperial Russia, financial documents, or historic U.S. banking practices.
Carefully packed and shipped with tracking.
