What currency is used in Belarus. Monetary unit of Belarus Belarusian monetary unit

On July 1, 2016, citizens of the Republic will hold new banknotes and coins for the first time. So far we have only seen sketches on screens, but some idea is already taking shape.

Banknotes of seven denominations will appear in circulation: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 rubles, and eight coins: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 kopecks, 1 and 2 rubles.

The size of the banknotes is not too different from those we have become accustomed to since 2000 - 150x74 mm. The semantic content, in general, is the same: architecture, national patterns, but the design has become more “European”. This is understandable - the manufacturer of banknotes that won the National Bank's competition is located in Europe (where exactly has not yet been reported).

It also follows from the statement that there are no plans to create its own mint in Belarus; production is too expensive and clearly not profitable for a small state. By the way, from the same source we managed to find out that the production of one banknote or coin ranges from 1 to 4 euro cents, i.e. 1 kopeck coins, at the current exchange rate, are almost half the cost.

It should be noted that both coins and banknotes were printed back in 2009, as evidenced by the signature of the then head of the National Bank P. P. Prokopovich, and the old spelling of the word “pyatsdzyasyat”, instead of “pyatsdzyasyat”, as follows from the current spelling rules. They promise to eliminate the discrepancies during the production of the next batches of banknotes.

The money printed in 2009 could have been put into circulation earlier, but this was prevented by the global economic crisis and the excessive growth in the Belarusian economy in subsequent years. It is also good that the costs of producing money have already been incurred, although there remain costs for carrying out exchanges, changes in accounting, reconfiguring ATMs and other equipment.

By the way, the question of the future operation of ATMs (especially during the transition period) remains open: only with new money or in parallel with old money? with or without coins?

Returning to the design of the new money, we note that the images on seven bills are correct, i.e. alphabetically, distributed between regions: five-ruble coins are dedicated to the Brest region; ten-ruble - Vitebsk; twenty - Gomel; a banknote of fifty rubles - Grodno; hundred-ruble - Minsk; two hundred rubles - Mogilev region; and the largest one, worth five hundred rubles, goes to the city of Minsk.

The reverse side of the banknotes is filled with historical and cultural symbols, without any obvious connection to the geography of the country and the image on the front side.

The design of the coins may be reminiscent of the metal money of the Soviet period, and the two-ruble coin is composed of two metals of different colors, like the euro.

All coins have the coat of arms of the Republic on the obverse and national symbols on the reverse. All banknotes indicate the year of issue 2009.

Not much information has appeared about the new money, but something can be seen now:

The largest banknote is 500 rubles(5 million in today's money).

On the front side: National Library, Prokopovich’s signature, year of issue, denomination of the banknote in numbers and words, a straight cross in the lower left corner, above it a rectangular sign similar to a door, on the right - the inscription “RB”, translucent images along the entire side and a metal strip for better protection against counterfeiting.

On back side- the denomination in numbers, the serial number of the bill in two places, and a composition on the theme of literature: a quill pen, an inkwell, a book, as well as a flower and a fern branch. Probably, not all the symbols on the new banknotes will be clear to the average person, but they are certainly not accidental.

200 rubles- the general structure of the front and back sides remains the same, the color scheme shifts towards purple. On the front side is the Mogilev Regional Art Museum named after P.V. Maslennikov, in the lower left corner, instead of a straight one, there is an oblique cross, above it is an image of a rectangle, similar to a door.

On the reverse side there is a collage on the theme of urban planning and crafts: the seal of Mogilev and the golden key, tiles, forged lattice, images of houses.

100 ruble bill: Radziwill Castle in Nesvizh, in the corner instead of a cross there is a rhombus, above it there is a rectangle.

On the back - musical instruments, Slutsk belts, puppet show“Batleyka”, goat and “Kaladnaya Zorka”. The general theme is ethnography, folk holidays. The color scheme is closer to turquoise.

50 rubles- on the front side: Mir Castle, in the lower left corner there is a triangle, above it there is a picture similar to a “false window”, just like there are many in Mir Castle.

On the back is a composition on the theme of art: pen, paper, lyre, notes and laurel branches. The design is dominated by light green colors.

20 rubles. On the front side: the Rumyantsev-Paskevich Palace in Gomel, in the corner there is a square, above it there is a window.

On the reverse side: a bell, the Turov Gospel, carvings, views of Turov in ancient times. The common theme is spirituality. The color of the bill is rather sand.

10 rubles. On the front side: Church of the Transfiguration in Polotsk. An example of ancient Polotsk architecture of the 12th century, a contemporary of St. Euphrosyne of Polotsk. In the lower left corner there is a circle, above it there is an image of a high window.

The main theme of the reverse side is enlightenment and printing. Depicted: Cross of Euphrosyne of Polotsk, books, seal of Francis Skaryna. The color of the banknote is closer to blue and gold.

5 rubles- the smallest of banknotes. On the front side is the White Vezha in Kamenets (Brest region) - a defensive structure of the 13th century, a rare example of the Romanesque style for Belarus. In the corner there is a “-” sign, above it there is an element of the fortress wall.

The reverse side of the banknote is dedicated to ancient Slavic history, depicting a wheel, a leather belt, and a reconstruction of the ancient fortified settlement “Berestye”. The general background is perhaps the color of ocher and brick.

The following coins will also appear in circulation:

Coins of 1 and 2 rubles made of silver-gray metal. The 2-ruble note has a yellow rim.

On the obverse (front side) of the coins there is the coat of arms of Belarus and the number “2009”.

On the reverse (back side) there is a denomination and an ornament representing the desire for happiness and freedom. These ornaments on 1 and 2 rubles are different, but the meaning is the same.

Kopecks, depending on the denomination, are divided into two colors, as in the Soviet Union, although there is no exact correspondence.

Small: 1, 2 and 5 kopecks- similar to copper, 10, 20, 50 kopecks- golden hue.

From May 20, 2019, updated banknotes of the 2009 model in denominations of 5 and 10 Belarusian rubles, issued in 2019, will be put into circulation. This decision was made by Resolution of the Board of the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus dated April 24, 2019 No. 183 as part of ongoing measures to replace worn-out banknotes being withdrawn from circulation and optimize the security complex of banknotes in circulation.

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When planning a trip to Belarus, it will be useful to familiarize yourself with the features of the country’s payment system. But this article contains valuable information on this topic not only for guests of the Republic, but also for its residents.

A little history

The Belarusian ruble is a relatively young national currency in Belarus. Your history of formation currency unit began in the first half of the 90s, when the Soviet Union collapsed, Belarus became isolated, and the country began to need its own money. Since 1992, coupons have been in circulation, but non-cash payment transactions were already carried out in Belarusian rubles. In 1993, there were payment cards, and starting from the end of July of that year, Soviet rubles began to be withdrawn from monetary circulation.

Since 1994, the Belarusian ruble has rightfully acquired the status of the country’s only currency.

Belarusian banknotes of the 1992 model

Belarusian banknotes of the 1994-1999 model

Belarusian banknotes of the 2000 model

Denominations

The formation of the country's modern money was long and, to some extent, thorny. Already in 1994, the Bank of Belarus carried out the first redenomination of the ruble by 10 times. In 2000, the currency underwent a second transformation into nominal value, but already 1000 times.

On July 1, 2016, the country's economy again required redenomination. The ratio was 1:10,000. Another innovation was that from the same time the minting of state coins began.

The ratio of banknotes after denomination in 2016 (money of the Republic of Belarus of the new sample and outdated)

Commemorative coins

Previously, the Belarusian ruble did not have any units of exchange, however, since 1996, the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus has been issuing commemorative coins, which are legal tender and represent a certain value for collectors. Such coins are minted from gold, silver or copper-nickel alloy on various themes.

Modern money of Belarus

Previously, the lack of coins distinguished Belarus from other countries. But this was done in order to save the state budget.
Currently, modern Belarusian rubles (abbreviated “Br”) are represented by:

• banknotes in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 rubles;
• coins in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 kopecks, as well as 1 and 2 rubles.

In this case, 1 ruble is equal to 100 kopecks.
Both coins and paper bills are regulated by the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus.

I am looking for a currency exchange

For both guests and residents of the country, currency exchange is a sensitive and pressing issue. Therefore, we further suggest that you familiarize yourself with the features of the conversion of Belarusian rubles.

Upon arrival

Since the Belarusian currency is not freely convertible, it will not be possible to purchase it before entering the country.

Banks in Belarus easily convert foreign money into national money. You can exchange existing banknotes of other countries for Belarusian rubles at currency exchange offices. Such points are located in bank branches, shopping centers, markets, hotels. You can also convert cash at airports and train stations, but the exchange rate there is very unfavorable, so it’s better not to change money unless absolutely necessary.
It is convenient to carry out a quick analysis of exchange rates using special online services that collect up-to-date information from local bank websites.

NA note: usually the most favorable currency exchange rates are offered by medium and small banks.

Upon departure

When leaving Belarus, you should take care in advance to transfer money into the currency of the country of arrival. In this case, it is better to be guided by the golden rule: do not put all your eggs in one basket. Namely: take a small part in cash, changing it at the exchanger at the most favorable rate, and transfer the rest to the card. When heading to the countries of the European Union, you should issue a card in euros, to all other countries - in US dollars. In this case, when paying, the conversion will be direct: the local currency will be converted into EUR or USD. But paying with a ruble card abroad is extremely unprofitable due to double conversion: first from the local currency into euros or US dollars, and then into Belarusian rubles.

On the border

When making any payment transactions on the territory of Belarus, it is important not to forget to keep the stamped checks, indicating the transaction. Perhaps they will be checked at customs.

In addition, since 2013, a value added tax (VAT) refund system has been in place for foreign citizens for purchases made on the territory of Belarus when leaving it. This system is called Tax Free, and about 50 countries are connected to it. It should be taken into account that:

• it does not apply to residents of Belarus, Russia, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan;
• the price of goods must be subject to VAT of 20%;
• the purchase amount must exceed 80 Belarusian rubles, and it must be made within 1 day in 1 store;
• refund amount – 12.5% ​​of the purchase amount without commissions;
• when purchasing, you must have a passport and notify the seller of your intention to issue a “VAT refund check” (hereinafter referred to as the “Check”);
• the receipt must be marked with a note about the removal of the goods, with the original cashier's receipt attached and a copy of the seller's receipt;
• provide the goods to customs officers strictly within 3 months from the date of purchase;
• at customs, have unused goods in intact packaging, a passport, a buyer's receipt (with attached receipts);
• within 6 months after export, you must send the original Receipt to RUE Beltamozhservice, indicating the recipient’s bank card details on the envelope (sending is free);
• refund of the VAT amount in the recipient’s currency is made within 30 days from the date of receipt of the letter by employees of RUE “Beltamozhservice”;
• the refund amount can also be paid in cash at a special point Tax Free cash Refund (at Minsk National Airport).

Bank cards

Among all payment methods in Belarus, the most popular is non-cash payment via bank payment cards.

Of the debit plastic cards in the republic, Visa and MasterCard are most often used; there are also Belcard and Maestro. And among credit cards (more precisely, installment cards: the annual percentage is 0.000001%) the most popular among the population are Halva (MTBank), Purchase Card (Belgazprombank), Smart Card (Moscow-Minsk Bank), Magnit "(Belarusbank), "Turtle" (VTB Bank).

Traveler's checks

Until 2013, when traveling to Belarus, you could use AmericanExpress traveler's checks, which were the only payment system of this type. Today such a payment system does not function in the country.

Electronic payment systems

Convenient and modern electronic payment systems operate in Belarus. Popular Belarusian EPS:

• electronic wallets – EasyPay, WebMoney;
• payment via smartphone – iPay, ;
• payment systems bank cards– WebPay, bePaid, Assist Belarus;

Tokens and payment cards

Since coins appeared in circulation not so long ago, tokens and payment cards have remained relevant in the country. Where they can be applied and purchased:

1. For travel on the subway. Plastic cards and metro tokens are sold at each station.
2. Operating payphones are installed on city streets, which are activated via smart cards. You can buy them at newsstands or at supermarket checkouts.
3. Vending machines, of which there are few in the republic, accept special tokens for payment, which are also available in newspaper stalls. By the way, the vast majority of vending machines are equipped with coin and bill acceptors, and national currency is accepted for payment.

A couple of decades ago, to the question “What kind of money is there in Belarus?” there was no clear answer. But now there is an active development of not only the Belarusian currency, but also electronic payment systems.

Each state differs from others not only in its population characteristics, linguistic framework and cultural traditions. The fundamental difference lies in the currency. Everyone has heard about such world money as the dollar, euro, yuan. Russian rubles are also popular around the world. The Belarusian currency, called Belarusian rubles. What money is in Belarus, what role it plays in the global economy, and in what units it is presented we will consider in this article.

Currency of Belarus: before and after denomination

Previously, in Belarus the minimum banknote was 100 rubles, and after redenomination, from July 1, 2016 - 1 kopeck. That is, the denomination reduced the currency by 10,000 times. Coins appeared in everyday life of Belarusian citizens. There were changes with the ruble that affected many areas. Let's look at the main changes and decisions that were made to eliminate them.

Some facts

Belarusian "bunnies"

Currency units were created quite a long time ago, in conditions when the country was experiencing difficult times of economic development. Despite the difficulties that befell the currency along the way, it could still emerge as an independent unit of money that became recognized by other states.

Belarusian "bunnies"

Belarusian "bunnies"

If you go into details brief history currency, then you can see that the republic was working on creating banknotes, and at that time the idea arose to call the ruble a “thaler”. The fact is that this is the name given to medieval coins in Germany. Many voices disagreed with the implementation of such a name. The second fact is that many citizens of the country are accustomed to naming their own currency "bunnies".

Story

Early 90s

After the USSR collapsed, countries began to issue their own money. In 1992 coupons appeared, and then, in May of the same year, the country's bank introduced payment notes, which began to be used along with the ruble, which had the appearance of a Soviet model. If a person made a purchase in a store, it was allowed to conduct payment transactions in two types Money.

No one could see the new money in cash, since it was in electronic accounts. Against the backdrop of the fact that Belarus, like other countries, left the USSR, the state government prohibited payments using Russian rubles, so tickets became fixed and began to act as a means of payment.

1993– at this time the funds were withdrawn from circulation. The National Bank of the country announced a resolution that Belarus has its own means of payment. Based on the documentation presented in the country, a new currency, which received the name of the ruble.

National signs of the country began to participate in transactions on the stock exchanges, so foreigners arriving in the country on an excursion already began to have information about what currency they should take with them to the country when traveling around it. When considering the question of what currency is in Belarus, it is necessary to study in more detail the history of its development.

Inflation in the late 90s and the state of the currency

Before the decision was made on a single currency acting as the only means of payment, bankers had to carry out their work in rather difficult conditions. After receiving approval, citizens were able to fully experience the realities of their new life. Inflation was observed, and the growth of the ruble in comparison with other units was negative. So, in 1994 it cost only 3,800 hares, and in December of the same month, that is, about a year later - 10,000 hares.

In 1995 The currency continued to fall, and the American sign had a value of 12,000 units of Belarusian rubles. Until spring 1996 There were fluctuations over the years, but they were insignificant. According to certain analysts, this decision is due to the large size of the IMF loan. In 1996 the situation continued, and the currency continued to lose its value; by December the rate began to be 1 to 15,000 rubles. If we consider the market relation, it was of great importance.

By the time December 1998 the exchange rate reached a critical value and began to amount to 1 to 320,000 rubles. It endured denomination, and new banknotes were introduced into use. At this time, Belarusian entrepreneurs began to use American rather than Belarusian currency units in their calculations. According to some experts, the country's residents themselves had no idea what kind of money to use.

In the year when the redenomination was carried out, the ruble exchange rate rapidly continued to fall against the dollar and amounted to 1 to 1180. If it was necessary to convert Belarusian rubles into Russian rubles, then this was also problematic.

Modern history

New Belarusian ruble

Another surge in devaluation occurred in the country in 2009, when the sign began to fall in price to 2650 rubles. for a unit. The figure began to increase at a very fast pace, and by the middle of the year the size reached 4930.

New Belarusian ruble

In practice, two courses began to emerge - official and unofficial. In October, the official value of the dollar was more than 8,000 rubles. Currently - in 2016, the average ruble exchange rate in Russia is 1.91 rubles. per dollar, but this is taking into account the denomination of 10,000 times. That is, in old money the value of one dollar per local currency will be 19,100 rubles.

If we convert Belarusian rubles into Russian rubles, then one Belarusian ruble could be bought for 300 Russian rubles on average before the denomination, and from July 1, 2016, the average cost of one Russian ruble is 0.03 Belarusian.

New Belarusian ruble

New Belarusian ruble

What does the indicator depend on?

The rate indicator is influenced by numerous factors. We have looked at what money is called in Belarus; all that remains is to consider the factors that influence its change.

The country's economy is currently experiencing crisis times. The country needs to pay off its external debts and resolve other issues. The gradual displacement of small denominations from use indicates that the currency continues to depreciate. From a political point of view, an important role in the development of the country should be given to Russia, which issues loans to the country.

What is the way out

1. Sales of state-level enterprises to private individuals.
2. Agreement with Russia on debt restructuring.

The country's currency continues to be in an unstable position. The transfer of money from Russian to Belarusian rubles, as well as to dollars and euros, has changed. But if you make attempts to obtain credit funds, you can achieve good results.

She left no one indifferent (by the way, if someone offers you to exchange old banknotes for new ones before this date, feel free to call the police - they are scammers!). To this day, our ruble is affectionately called the “bunny”, because it was this animal, often found in Belarusian forests, that was depicted on the first national currency with a face value of 1 ruble. Those rubles have long been in the archives and collections of numismatists... But what will they look like?

The new banknotes are presented by Deputy Chairman of the Board of the National Bank Dmitry Lapko.

Journalists were among the first to see the new money with their own eyes, twirling it in their hands and taking photographs. Yesterday, the National Bank opened the doors of the Central Vault to them, where these bills were stored for 7 years under strict adherence to temperature and humidity conditions. As Deputy Chairman of the Board of the National Bank Dmitry Lapko said, if today’s banknotes are printed in Russia, then our new money was produced by a company from the UK. Coins were minted at the Lithuanian Mint and at the Slovak Kremnica.

Why this design

The design of the new banknotes maintains continuity - images of architectural and urban planning monuments are used. By the way, despite all the similarities between the new Belarusian banknotes and the euro, this is their main difference. There are no architectural monuments on the euro. And the fact that our money is colorful, the dollar is becoming more and more decorated lately.

All denominations of the new Belarusian banknotes differ in size - one is 4 mm larger than the other (135 mm x 72 mm 5-ruble and 159 x 72 mm 500-ruble), and in color - from orange and reddish-brown (5 rubles) to blue-emerald-pink (500 rubles). General principle: as the denomination increases, “the color scheme of banknotes is distributed from warm and simple to more complex and cold,” Svetlana Nekrasova, chief specialist of the National Bank, clarified the color nuances. The front side of the banknotes depicts architectural monuments of Belarus, and the reverse side depicts significant periods of the country's history. From ancient settlements, one of which has survived in the Brest region, to modern times. Such topics, according to the developers, are patriotic and have great educational value, consolidating in the mind specific ideas about the country, its regions, and the cultural wealth of the nation. The correspondence of the areas to the face value is selected alphabetically. The front sides of the banknotes represent an artistic picture of the monument with its elements. For example, the texture of the brick and masonry of the Kamenets Tower is the handwriting left by the artists on the 5-ruble banknote. And on the reverse side, iconic and characteristic artifacts were selected for each area. For example, the Vitebsk region is presented as the birthplace of book printing and enlightenment.

Protection

The design of the new money is a tribute to security and banknote recognition technologies. Our new money became bright, colorful and meaningful not only at the will of artists and historians. As Marina Demina, chief specialist of the main department of cash circulation of the National Bank, noted, money is, first of all, a bank note that has security elements. The banknotes are printed on special paper, which itself is protected from counterfeiting. In addition, there are protective signs visible to the naked eye. This is, say, the presence of a watermark on an unprinted field, which most often corresponds to the subject of the image. All banknotes have a metallized thread with text. When viewed through light, it appears as a solid dark stripe. There are also special designs on the unsealed field. This is part of the fragments on the front side and on the back, which, when exposed to light, are combined into a single whole and correspond to the denomination of the banknote.

A total of 6 visible degrees of protection. Plus there are a lot of invisible elements that are revealed only to banks and specialized specialists.

For the visually impaired

Markers are provided for visually impaired people. They are located in the lower left corner, different in shape and outline, printed using special technology and are clearly distinguishable to the touch. Large denomination numbers in contrast with the main color of the field will also prevent banknotes from being confused.

Why coins

Belarus turned out to be the only European country where there are no coins. It was decided to correct this shortcoming. For several reasons. First. The service life of a coin is 10 - 15 years, small banknotes - 6 - 12 months. And this is the best case scenario, because the banknote can easily be damaged by the inscription. Second. The appearance of coins is a serious bid to reduce inflation. From January to September, in annual terms, price growth decreased from 17.1 to 11.9 percent. In 2016, prices will rise by a maximum of 12 percent, and after 5 years, inflation will be curbed to 5%.

The smallest denomination of the current 100 ruble banknote will correspond to one kopeck. On its obverse, as on all small change coins put into circulation, the state emblem is depicted, and on the reverse there are numbers indicating denominations. Plus, the reverse side of 1, 2 and 5 kopecks is complemented by an ornament symbolizing wealth and prosperity, on 10, 20 and 50 kopecks - a symbol of fertility and vitality, on one- and two-ruble coins - happiness and freedom.

Coins also have protection. Like banknotes, they are of different diameters. 1 kopeck - 15 mm, is a steel alloy coated with copper, color - red. Exactly the same, but larger in diameter, two- and five-kopeck coins. But 10, 20 and 50 kopecks are yellow because they are made of an alloy of steel coated with copper and brass. 1 ruble - white due to copper-nickel coating. The two-ruble coin is two-color, the largest in diameter is 23.5 mm, weighs 5.81 grams, 2 mm in thickness. Made from a double combination of alloys - copper-brass and copper-nickel. In addition, the coins have a special edge (rim) with notches of a certain size. There are also small details of the ornament that are difficult to reproduce in artisanal conditions.

How much does denomination cost?

Deputy Chairman of the Board of the National Bank Dmitry Lapko announced the approximate cost of producing one banknote and coin - from 1 to 4 euro cents. Although it is difficult to talk today about the costs incurred in 2008 - 2009. To replace 600 million banknotes of the 2000 model, only 80 million copies of new banknotes and 400 million coins will be required. The new banknote row is 7 times smaller. Therefore, according to forecasts, the costs of storage, packaging, transportation, recounting, and delivery of money to the end consumer will be significantly reduced. In addition, the National Bank promises to take a restrained approach to issuing large denomination banknotes into circulation.

How will ATMs work?

From July 1, it will be necessary to reprogram ATMs and install coin acceptors in those devices that do not have them, but should have them. It won't be possible to do it all at the same time. Therefore, at first, ATMs will issue both old and new banknotes. In addition, within six months, any seller will be able to accept new bills from you and give change with old ones.

How to pay

From July 1 to December 31, 2016 inclusive, banknotes of the 2000 model, as well as banknotes and coins of the 2009 model, will be in parallel circulation and are required to be accepted when making all types of payments by all business entities.

Where to change

For the next five years - from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2021 inclusive - old banknotes will be exchanged for new ones. Until December 31, 2019 inclusive - in the National Bank, banks and non-bank financial institutions, from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2021 inclusive - in the National Bank. And only from January 1, 2022, the current money will become invalid.

How will ruble deposits and loans be recalculated, what will the balance on the card be on July 1, 2016

This technical issue, they promise at the National Bank, should not bring any inconvenience to the population. On July 1, 2016, the bank card balance will be shown in new money, that is, without four zeros. All deposit and loan amounts will change. If you took out a loan for 10,000,000 rubles, then on July 1 it will turn into 1,000 rubles. If there were 50,000,000 rubles on a ruble deposit, then on July 1 it will be 5,000 rubles. Using a similar principle, when carrying out denomination, salaries, pensions, scholarships, cash balances in bank accounts, and balance sheets of enterprises and institutions will be recalculated.

Will prices rise due to denomination?

Starting from July 1 and until December 31, 2016, during the parallel circulation of old and new banknotes, business entities will be required to indicate two prices - old and new. This was done intentionally to avoid the temptation to round the price up.

Why did you decide to remove exactly four zeros?

A question of saving. The less money in circulation, the lower the costs. The introduction of small change coins will also have a positive impact on cash handling costs.

By the way

According to the resolution of the Board of the National Bank, reproduction of banknotes can be performed under certain conditions: with a one-sided image of the media, the size of the copy must be less than 75% or more than 125% of the actual size of the bill. For double-sided playback - less than 50% or more than 200%. Coins can also be printed for souvenir purposes on any tangible and intangible media, with the exception of metal alloys. From plastic, for example.

Other currencies of Belarus: Belarusian ruble (BYR)

In the Republic of Belarus, the official Belarusian currency is now represented in the form of a monetary unit called the Belarusian ruble. One Belarusian ruble is divided into 100 kopecks, but coins and banknotes in kopecks are not issued. Banknotes in circulation are in denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, 1000, 5000, 10000, 20000, 50000 and 100000 rubles. People often call the Belarusian ruble a bunny, since this animal was depicted on the 1 ruble banknote (sample 1992). After the collapse of the all-Union monetary system began in early 1992, a coupon system was introduced in the country, after which - payment notes of the National Bank. In 1993, the withdrawal of Soviet rubles began, which became the starting point for national currency Belarus. Since the beginning of the 21st century, the question of creating a single currency with Russia, based on an agreement on a union state, has been raised. But due to disputes over the location of the emission center and the unpreparedness of the economy of both countries, it was decided to postpone the issue. Since the beginning of 2009, the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus has established fixed exchange rates, which led to the denomination of the Belarusian ruble by 20%. A peculiar case of bilingualism is represented by the 500 Belarusian ruble banknote of the 1992 model. The inscriptions on the banknote are made on Belarusian language. The obverse of the banknote depicts Victory Square in Minsk along with the first two words in Russian, “The feat of the people is immortal,” laid out on one of the semicircular buildings encircling the square and being one of the landmarks of Minsk. "Grodno Fair", which reported this fact in one of the July 1994 issues, noted that thanks to this bilingualism, the banknote quickly turns into a valuable exhibit of bonistic collections. Banks are open from Monday to Friday from 09:00-09:30 to 17:00-17:30. Belarusian currency can be exchanged in banks and exchange offices, and all exchange transactions must be accompanied by the receipt of a special form confirming the legality of the exchange. Exchange of currency on the street or at private money changers, although the exchange rate of the Belarusian ruble may be more favorable here, is associated with certain difficulties. Travel checks can be cashed at major bank offices. Use of non-cash means of payment outside the capital and others major cities difficult.