Paper money in Russia appeared in 1769 under Empress Catherine II. Since 1911, state banknotes with a nominal value of 100 rubles of the 1910 model began to enter circulation. The performance of such banknotes corresponded to the style of paper money of the early 20th century being of huge size with a dedication to one of the predecessors of the Romanov dynasty, to Catherine the Great, in this case. 

The obverse of the upper left part of the banknote shows the small state coat of arms of the 1883 model. 

The Coat of Arms of the Russian Federation is an image of a golden double-headed eagle with its wings spread and raised up. On the banknote, it is placed against the background of a red shield. The eagle holds symbols of the highest state power: in the right paw — a scepter, and in the left — an orb — a Golden ball with a cross at the top. The double-headed head is crowned with a crown, a traditional Royal attribute. The small shield on the eagle’s chest depicts St. George the Victorious, one of the most revered Christian saints — the great martyrs. He went through inhuman tortures and suffering, but managed to remain faithful to his religious ideals and eventually die for them. 

In total, three headdresses can be seen on the coat of arms. This is because, in ancient times, they denoted the number of Tatar khanates that the Moscow rulers managed to unite under their command: Kazan, Siberian and Astrakhan. In modern times, these crowns symbolize the branches of government: legislative, judicial, and executive.