Russian ruble
Currency code: ISO 4217 — RUB (643); symbol — ₽
Issuer: Central Bank of the Russian Federation (Bank of Russia)
Banknote denominations: 100, 200, 500, 1,000, 2,000, 5,000 rubles
Notes: The 1,000 and 5,000 ruble notes were redesigned in 2022–2023 with an expanded set of security features.
Banknote Security Features
- Watermark — a portrait and/or ornamental design, visible when held to light in the watermark field. Security thread — a metallized thread that partially surfaces (windowed thread).
- Microprinting — fine text, readable only with a magnifying glass, spread across the note.
- Latent (kipp-effect) image — the letters «РР» appear when the note is tilted at an acute angle.
- Colour-shifting ink — used on the redesigned 1,000 and 5,000 ruble notes, changes colour when tilted.
- Raised (tactile) elements for people with visual impairments.
- UV and IR luminescence of the serial number and selected design elements.