Российская Федерация
(Russian Federation)
Центральный банк Российской Федерации
(Central Bank of the Russian Federation)
Currency - Ruble (RUB)
Below are the two Russian rubles released in 2022 of 5 and 10 rubles. These two are reprints of those previously issued. The 5 rubles is the first reprint since it was first released in 1998, whilst for the 10 rubles, this is the 8th variety since it was introduced. Both notes are dated 1997. Whilst the main designs are still the same, there are minor alterations or text added to distinguish from earlier issues.
The value of the Russian ruble currency has depreciated substantially since February 2022, and even before that, the value for one ruble was worth around US$0.015+/- and it is interesting to know why the central bank is still printing such a small denomination and not completely replacing these with coins. However, it was reported that the central bank has ceased minting both the 5 and 10 rubles in coins and this is why these two paper banknotes are reintroduced. The current conflict and sanction against Russia must have impacted them in getting the supply of metal for the production of coins. Needless to say, these two notes did not cost me that much to acquire them for my collection.
Like all previous ruble banknotes, there are no signatures printed on either of the banknotes.
Five Rubles
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| Monument of the Russian Millennium |
Front - Monument of the Russian Millennium. This monument was built in 1862 for the celebration of the millennium of Rurik's arrival to Novgorod. In the background is the St Sophia Cathedral in Novgorod. This cathedral was reportedly built between 1045 and 1050 to replace an oaken cathedral.
Watermark - Cathedral of St. Sophia
Dimensions - 138mm x 62mm
Back - A fragment of the old city wall of Novgorod.The city of Novgorod is situated about 190 km south of St Petersburg.
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| Old city wall of Novgorod |
Ten Rubles
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| Bridge over the Yenisei river |
Front - Image of a bridge over the Yenisei river in Krasnoyarsk and a steeple in the center.
Watermark - Steeple (a church tower or spire)
Dimensions - 151mm x 61mm
Back - Hydroelectric dam in Krasnoyark.
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| Hydroelectric dam |
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