Currency in Russia – The Russian Ruble (RUB)

The official currency of Russia is the Russian Ruble, abbreviated internationally as RUB.

What Does the Russian Ruble Look Like?

Russian banknotes currently in circulation include denominations of:

• 50 rubles
• 100 rubles
• 200 rubles
• 500 rubles
• 1,000 rubles
• 2,000 rubles
• 5,000 rubles

Coins in use include:

• 1 ruble
• 2 rubles
• 5 rubles
• 10 rubles
• 1 kopek
• 5 kopeks
• 10 kopeks
• 50 kopeks

One Russian ruble is subdivided into 100 kopeks.

Unique Features of Russian Banknotes

Russian banknotes are known for their detailed designs, each representing major cities and landmarks across the country.

• The 50 ruble note features landmarks from Saint Petersburg, including the Rostral Columns.
• The 100 ruble note showcases iconic sites in Moscow, such as the Bolshoi Theatre.
• The 200 ruble note highlights the city of Sevastopol, including the Monument to the Sunken Ships.
• The 500 ruble note depicts Arkhangelsk and the Solovetsky Monastery.
• The 1,000 ruble note features landmarks from Yaroslavl.
• The 2,000 ruble note showcases the Vostochny Cosmodrome in the Russian Far East.
• The 5,000 ruble note highlights Khabarovsk and the Amur River region.

Modern Russian banknotes are printed on durable cotton-based paper and include advanced security features such as:

• Watermarks and embedded security threads
• Holographic elements and colour-shifting ink
• Microprinting and fine-line patterns

How Much is the Russian Ruble Worth?

The value of the Russian ruble can fluctuate significantly due to global economic conditions, energy prices, and geopolitical factors.

You can find the current exchange rate for the Russian Ruble at the top of this page in the “Exchange Rate” section.

You can follow the live RUB rate in the "Currencies" tab or visit our live exchange charts page.