Russia
The official currency of Russia is the Russian ruble (RUB). The motifs used are:
| Denomination | Obverse | Reverse |
|---|---|---|
| RUB 10 | Krasnoyarsk, cathedral | Krasnoyarsk hydroelectric plant |
| RUB 50 | Sculpture from Rostral Column | Former stock exchange building |
| RUB 100 | Sculpture from Bolshoi Theatre | The Bolshoi Theatre |
| RUB 500 | Peter the Great, port | Solovetsky Monastery |
| RUB 1000 | Yaroslav the Wise | Church of the Precursor |
| RUB 5000 | Nikolay Muravyov-Amursky | Bridge of Amur |
Read more about this topic: List Of Motifs On Banknotes
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