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Russian rouble (ruble) exchange rate
Russian rouble (ruble) exchange rate

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Russian Rouble (Ruble) - RUB
Russia's Currency



There seems to be two main spellings for the Russian currency – rouble and ruble. Both are used in English but the form “ruble” is more commonly used by North Americans. However, all this really doesn't matter - what does is that you'll need Russian money in Russia and it will help to recognise its denominations.

NoteThe International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) currency code for the
Russian rouble is RUB. Its former code RUR refers to currency prior to the 1997 denomination.

10 roubles bank note
10 roubles (predominant colour: green)

50 roubles bank note
50 roubles (predominant colour: blue)

100 roubles bank note
100 roubles (predominant colour: brown)

500 roubles bank note
500 roubles (predominant colour: purple)

1000 roubles bank note
1000 roubles (predominant colour: green)

Russian Coins range from 1 kopek to 10 roubles, with intermediate values of 5, 10, 50 kopeks and 1, 2 and 5 rouble coins. There are 100 kopeks to 1 rouble.

It's always a nuisance to have pockets laden with coins, but you will need them if you intend to visit cafes, small shops or travel on public transport. Inevitably they don't have the ability to cope with a 500 or sometimes even a 50-rouble note.

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