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1 First rubla (1994)  





2 Second rubla (19942000)  



2.1  Banknotes  







3 Third rubla (2000present)  



3.1  Coins  



3.1.1  Commemorative coins  





3.1.2  Mint  







3.2  Banknotes  



3.2.1  2000 Series  





3.2.2  2007 Series  





3.2.3  Commemorative banknotes  







3.3  Exchange rates  





3.4  Acceptance outside Transnistria  







4 References  





5 External links  














Transnistrian ruble: Difference between revisions






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| symbol = [[File:Pridnestrovie ruble sign.svg|20px]]

| symbol = [[File:Pridnestrovie ruble sign.svg|20px]]

| symbol_comment = (commonly {{big|1=руб/р}}, with occasionally {{big|1=ПМР}} after it)

| symbol_comment = (commonly {{big|1=руб/р}}, with occasionally {{big|1=ПМР}} after it)

| frequently_used_coins = 5, 10, 25, 50 kopecks, 1, 3, 5, 10 ruble

| frequently_used_coins = 5, 10, 25, 50 kopecks, 1, 3, 5, 10 rubles

| rarely_used_coins = 1 kopeck

| rarely_used_coins = 1 kopeck

| frequently_used_banknotes = 1, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100 ruble

| frequently_used_banknotes = 1, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100 rubles

| rarely_used_banknotes = 200, 500 ruble

| rarely_used_banknotes = 200, 500 rubles

| issuing_authority = [[Transnistrian Republican Bank]]

| issuing_authority = [[Transnistrian Republican Bank]]

| issuing_authority_website = {{url|http://www.cbpmr.net/}}

| issuing_authority_website = {{url|http://www.cbpmr.net/}}

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}}

}}



The '''rubla''' ({{lang-ro|рублэ, rublă}}, {{IPA-ro|ˈrublə}}, plural '''ruble'''; {{lang-ru|[[wikt:рубль|рубль]]}}) is the [[currency]] of [[Transnistria]] and is divided into 100 ''kopecks''. It is also known as the '''rouble''' in [[Commonwealth English]] or '''ruble''' in [[American English]].<ref>The Transnistrian Republican Bank's English website uses ''rouble'' and ''ruble'' interchangeably, but appears to prefer ''rouble''.{{cite web|title=Banknotes - Pridnestrovian Republican Bank|url=http://www.cbpmr.net/content.php?id=22&lang=en}}</ref> Since Transnistria is a polity with [[List of states with limited recognition#Non-UN member states recognised only by non-UN members|little international recognition]] and formally part of [[Moldova]], its currency has no [[ISO 4217]] code. However, unofficially some Transnistrian organisations, such as [[Agroprombank]] and [[Gazprombank (Transnistria)|Gazprombank]], used the code '''PRB''', a code reserved for [[Puerto Rico]] ([[ISO 3166-1]] country code "PR"). The [[Transnistrian Republican Bank]] sometimes uses the code '''RUP''',<ref>{{citation|language=Russian|url= http://www.cbpmr.net/?kv=5 |publisher= Transnistrian Republican Bank|title=Условия проведения операций『валютный своп』USD/RUP | accessdate = 2011-09-21}}</ref> a code reserved for [[Russia]] (ISO 3166-1 country code "RU").

The '''rubla''' ({{lang-ro|рублэ, rublă}}, {{IPA-ro|ˈrublə}}, plural '''ruble'''; {{lang-ru|[[wikt:рубль|рубль]]}}) is the [[currency]] of [[Transnistria]] and is divided into 100 ''kopecks''. It is also known as the '''rouble''' in [[Commonwealth English]] or '''ruble''' in [[American English]].<ref>The Transnistrian Republican Bank's English website uses ''rouble'' and ''ruble'' interchangeably, but appears to prefer ''rouble''.{{cite web|title=Banknotes - Pridnestrovian Republican Bank|url=http://www.cbpmr.net/content.php?id=22&lang=en}}</ref> Since Transnistria is a polity with [[List of states with limited recognition#Non-UN member states recognised only by non-UN members|no credible international recognition]] and formally part of [[Moldova]], its currency has no [[ISO 4217]] code. However, unofficially some Transnistrian organisations, such as [[Agroprombank]] and [[Gazprombank (Transnistria)|Gazprombank]], used the code '''PRB''', a code reserved for [[Puerto Rico]] ([[ISO 3166-1]] country code "PR"). The [[Transnistrian Republican Bank]] sometimes uses the code '''RUP''',<ref>{{citation|language=Russian|url= http://www.cbpmr.net/?kv=5 |publisher= Transnistrian Republican Bank|title=Условия проведения операций『валютный своп』USD/RUP | accessdate = 2011-09-21}}</ref> a code reserved for [[Russia]] (ISO 3166-1 country code "RU").



==First rubla (1994)==

==First rubla (1994)==

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==Second rubla (1994–2000)==

==Second rubla (1994–2000)==



The first, provisional issues were replaced in August 1994 by a new Transnistrian rubla, equal to 1,000 old ruble. This currency consisted solely of banknotes and suffered from high inflation, necessitating the issue of notes overstamped with higher denominations. Although issued in 1994, some notes (50 to 5,000 ruble) were issued dated 1993.

The first, provisional issues were replaced in August 1994 by a new Transnistrian rubla, equal to 1,000 old rubles. This currency consisted solely of banknotes and suffered from high inflation, necessitating the issue of notes overstamped with higher denominations. Although issued in 1994, some notes (50 to 5,000 rubles) were issued dated 1993.



===Banknotes===

===Banknotes===

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|rowspan="3"|1994

|rowspan="3"|1994

|-

|-

| 5 ruble

| 5 rubles

| Blue

| Blue

| [[Image:5 Kupon ruble obverse.jpg|100px]]

| [[Image:5 Kupon ruble obverse.jpg|100px]]

| [[Image:5 Kupon ruble reverse.jpg|100px]]

| [[Image:5 Kupon ruble reverse.jpg|100px]]

|-

|-

| 10 ruble

| 10 rubles

| Red

| Red

| [[Image:Transnistria 10 Obverse.jpg|100px]]

| [[Image:Transnistria 10 Obverse.jpg|100px]]

| [[Image:Transnistria 10 Reverse.jpg|100px]]

| [[Image:Transnistria 10 Reverse.jpg|100px]]

|-

|-

| 50 ruble

| 50 rubles

| Dull Green

| Dull Green

| [[Image:50 Kupon Ruble Obverse.jpg|100px]]

| [[Image:50 Kupon Ruble Obverse.jpg|100px]]

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|rowspan="2"|1993

|rowspan="2"|1993

|-

|-

| 100 ruble

| 100 rubles

| Brown

| Brown

| [[Image:100 Kupon Ruble Obverse.png|100px]]

| [[Image:100 Kupon Ruble Obverse.png|100px]]

| [[Image:100 Kupon Ruble Reverse.png|100px]]

| [[Image:100 Kupon Ruble Reverse.png|100px]]

|-

|-

| 200 ruble

| 200 rubles

|

|

| Red violet

| Red violet

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| 1994

| 1994

|-

|-

| 500 ruble

| 500 rubles

|

|

| Blue

| Blue

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| 1994

| 1994

|-

|-

| 1,000 ruble

| 1,000 rubles

|

|

| Purple and red-violet

| Purple and red-violet

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| 1994

| 1994

|-

|-

| 1,000 ruble

| 1,000 rubles

|

|

| Purple

| Purple

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| 1994

| 1994

|-

|-

| 5,000 ruble

| 5,000 rubles

|

|

| Black on deep olive-green

| Black on deep olive-green

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| 1995

| 1995

|-

|-

| 10,000 ruble

| 10,000 rubles

|

|

| Green

| Green

| [[Image:Приднестровье 10 тысяч рублей 1994 аверс.jpg|100px]]

| [[Image:Приднестровье 10 тысяч рублей 1994 аверс.jpg|100px]]

| [[Image:Приднестровье 1 рубль 1994 реверс.jpg|100px]]

| [[Image:Приднестровье 1 рубль 1994 реверс.jpg|100px]]

| Alexander Suvorov overprinted on a 1 rubla note with "10000" only on front

| Alexander Suvorov overprinted on a 1 ruble note with "10000" only on front

| 1994

| 1994

| 1996

| 1996

|-

|-

| 10,000 ruble

| 10,000 rubles

|

|

| Green

| Green

| [[Image:Приднестровье 10 тысяч рублей 1998 аверс.jpg|100px]]

| [[Image:Приднестровье 10 тысяч рублей 1998 аверс.jpg|100px]]

| [[Image:Приднестровье 10 тысяч рублей 1998 реверс.jpg|100px]]

| [[Image:Приднестровье 10 тысяч рублей 1998 реверс.jpg|100px]]

| Alexander Suvorov overprinted on a 1 rubla note with "10000" on front and back

| Alexander Suvorov overprinted on a 1 ruble note with "10000" on front and back

| 1994

| 1994

| 1998

| 1998

|-

|-

| 50,000 ruble

| 50,000 rubles

|

|

| Brown

| Brown

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| 1995

| 1995

|-

|-

| 50,000 ruble

| 50,000 rubles

|

|

| Blue

| Blue

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| 1996

| 1996

|-

|-

| 50,000 ruble

| 50,000 rubles

|

|

| Blue

| Blue

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| 1996

| 1996

|-

|-

| 100,000 ruble

| 100,000 rubles

|

|

| Red

| Red

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| 1996

| 1996

|-

|-

| 500,000 ruble

| 500,000 rubles

|

|

| Purple on yellow

| Purple on yellow

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==Third rubla (2000–present)==

==Third rubla (2000–present)==



In 2000, a new rubla was introduced at a rate of 1 new rubla = 1,000,000 old ruble. This new currency consists of both coins and banknotes.

In 2000, a new rubla was introduced at a rate of 1 new ruble = 1,000,000 old rubles. This new currency consists of both coins and banknotes.



===Coins===

===Coins===

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{|class="wikitable" style="font-size: 90%"

{|class="wikitable" style="font-size: 90%"

|-

|-

!colspan="10"|Coin of the Transnistrian rubla

!colspan="10"|Coin of the Transnistrian ruble

|-

|-

!rowspan="2"| Image !!rowspan="2"| Value !!colspan="4"| Technical parameters !!colspan="3"| Description !!rowspan="2"| Date of first minting !!rowspan"2" | Notes

!rowspan="2"| Image !!rowspan="2"| Value !!colspan="4"| Technical parameters !!colspan="3"| Description !!rowspan="2"| Date of first minting !!rowspan"2" | Notes

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|- {{Coin-silver-color}}

|- {{Coin-silver-color}}

| style="text-align:center; background:#000;"| [[Image:1 copeică RMN 2000 obverse.jpg|141px]]

| style="text-align:center; background:#000;"| [[Image:1 copeică RMN 2000 obverse.jpg|141px]]

| 1 kopeck || 15.9&nbsp;mm || 1.5&nbsp;mm || 0.62 grams || [[Aluminium]]

| 1 kopeck || 15.9&nbsp;mm || 1.5&nbsp;mm || 0.62 grams || [[Aluminum]]

| Plain/Smooth || [[Coat of arms of Transnistria|National emblem of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (Transnitria)]], year of issue || Numerical "1", inscription『КОПЕЙКА』between two ears of wheat || 2000 || Minted by the [[Polish Mint|Mint of Poland]] (''Mennica Polska''); withdrawn from circulation in January 2009

| Plain/Smooth || [[Coat of arms of Transnistria|National emblem of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (Transnitria)]], year of issue || Numerical "1", inscription『КОПЕЙКА』between two ears of wheat || 2000 || Minted by the [[Polish Mint|Mint of Poland]] (''Mennica Polska''); withdrawn from circulation in January 2009

|- {{Coin-silver-color}}

|- {{Coin-silver-color}}

| style="text-align:center; background:#000;"| [[File:No image available.svg|60px]]

| style="text-align:center; background:#000;"| [[File:No image available.svg|60px]]

| 5 kopecks || 17.9&nbsp;mm || 1.4&nbsp;mm || 0.7 grams || [[Aluminium]]

| 5 kopecks || 17.9&nbsp;mm || 1.4&nbsp;mm || 0.7 grams || [[Aluminum]]

| Plain/Smooth || [[Coat of arms of Transnistria|National emblem of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (Transnitria)]], year of issue || Numerical "5", inscription『КОПЕЕК』between two ears of wheat || 2000 || Minted by the [[Polish Mint|Mint of Poland]] (''Mennica Polska'')

| Plain/Smooth || [[Coat of arms of Transnistria|National emblem of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (Transnitria)]], year of issue || Numerical "5", inscription『КОПЕЕК』between two ears of wheat || 2000 || Minted by the [[Polish Mint|Mint of Poland]] (''Mennica Polska'')

|- {{Coin-silver-color}}

|- {{Coin-silver-color}}

| style="text-align:center; background:#000;"| [[Image:5-kopejek-PMR.jpg|141px]]

| style="text-align:center; background:#000;"| [[Image:5-kopejek-PMR.jpg|141px]]

| 5 kopecks || 18&nbsp;mm || 1.43&nbsp;mm || 0.79 grams || [[Aluminium]]

| 5 kopecks || 18&nbsp;mm || 1.43&nbsp;mm || 0.79 grams || [[Aluminum]]

| Plain/Smooth || [[Coat of arms of Transnistria|National emblem of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (Transnitria)]], year of issue || Numerical "5", inscription『КОПЕЕК』between two ears of wheat || 2005 || Modified coat of arms; minted by the Tiraspol Mint (''Тираспольский монетный двор'')

| Plain/Smooth || [[Coat of arms of Transnistria|National emblem of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (Transnitria)]], year of issue || Numerical "5", inscription『КОПЕЕК』between two ears of wheat || 2005 || Modified coat of arms; minted by the Tiraspol Mint (''Тираспольский монетный двор'')

|- {{Coin-silver-color}}

|- {{Coin-silver-color}}

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|- {{Coin-silver-color}}

|- {{Coin-silver-color}}

| style="text-align:center; background:#000;"| [[File:No image available.svg|60px]]

| style="text-align:center; background:#000;"| [[File:No image available.svg|60px]]

| 10 kopecks || 20&nbsp;mm || 1.5&nbsp;mm || 1 gram || [[Aluminium]]

| 10 kopecks || 20&nbsp;mm || 1.5&nbsp;mm || 1 gram || [[Aluminum]]

| Plain/Smooth || [[Coat of arms of Transnistria|National emblem of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (Transnitria)]], year of issue || Numerical "10", inscription『КОПЕЕК』between two ears of wheat || 2000 || Minted by the [[Polish Mint|Mint of Poland]] (''Mennica Polska'')

| Plain/Smooth || [[Coat of arms of Transnistria|National emblem of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (Transnitria)]], year of issue || Numerical "10", inscription『КОПЕЕК』between two ears of wheat || 2000 || Minted by the [[Polish Mint|Mint of Poland]] (''Mennica Polska'')

|- {{Coin-silver-color}}

|- {{Coin-silver-color}}

| style="text-align:center; background:#000;"| [[Image:10 kopejek PMR.JPG|141px]]

| style="text-align:center; background:#000;"| [[Image:10 kopejek PMR.JPG|141px]]

| 10 kopecks || 20&nbsp;mm || 1.5&nbsp;mm || 1 gram || [[Aluminium]]

| 10 kopecks || 20&nbsp;mm || 1.5&nbsp;mm || 1 gram || [[Aluminum]]

| Plain/Smooth || [[Coat of arms of Transnistria|National emblem of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (Transnitria)]], year of issue || Numerical "10", inscription『КОПЕЕК』between two ears of wheat || 2005 || Modified coat of arms; minted by the Tiraspol Mint (''Тираспольский монетный двор'')

| Plain/Smooth || [[Coat of arms of Transnistria|National emblem of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (Transnitria)]], year of issue || Numerical "10", inscription『КОПЕЕК』between two ears of wheat || 2005 || Modified coat of arms; minted by the Tiraspol Mint (''Тираспольский монетный двор'')

|- {{Coin-silver-color}}

|- {{Coin-silver-color}}

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|- {{Coin-yellow-color}}

|- {{Coin-yellow-color}}

| style="text-align:center; background:#000;"| [[File:No image available.svg|60px]]

| style="text-align:center; background:#000;"| [[File:No image available.svg|60px]]

| 25 kopecks || 17&nbsp;mm || || 2.15 grams || [[Aluminium]]-[[Bronze]]

| 25 kopecks || 17&nbsp;mm || || 2.15 grams || [[Aluminum]]-[[Bronze]]

| Plain/Smooth || [[Coat of arms of Transnistria|National emblem of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (Transnitria)]], year of issue || Numerical "25", inscription『КОПЕЕК』inside a stylized laurel wreath || 2002 || Minted by the [[Polish Mint|Mint of Poland]] (''Mennica Polska'')

| Plain/Smooth || [[Coat of arms of Transnistria|National emblem of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (Transnitria)]], year of issue || Numerical "25", inscription『КОПЕЕК』inside a stylized laurel wreath || 2002 || Minted by the [[Polish Mint|Mint of Poland]] (''Mennica Polska'')

|- {{Coin-yellow-color}}

|- {{Coin-yellow-color}}

| style="text-align:center; background:#000;"| [[File:No image available.svg|60px]]

| style="text-align:center; background:#000;"| [[File:No image available.svg|60px]]

| 25 kopecks || 17&nbsp;mm || 1.36&nbsp;mm || 2.2 grams || [[Aluminium]]-[[Bronze]]

| 25 kopecks || 17&nbsp;mm || 1.36&nbsp;mm || 2.2 grams || [[Aluminum]]-[[Bronze]]

| Plain/Smooth || [[Coat of arms of Transnistria|National emblem of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (Transnitria)]], year of issue || Numerical "25", inscription『КОПЕЕК』inside a stylized laurel wreath || 2005 || Modified coat of arms; non-magnetic

| Plain/Smooth || [[Coat of arms of Transnistria|National emblem of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (Transnitria)]], year of issue || Numerical "25", inscription『КОПЕЕК』inside a stylized laurel wreath || 2005 || Modified coat of arms; non-magnetic

|- {{Coin-copper-color}}

|- {{Coin-copper-color}}

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|- {{Coin-yellow-color}}

|- {{Coin-yellow-color}}

| style="text-align:center; background:#000;"| [[File:No image available.svg|60px]]

| style="text-align:center; background:#000;"| [[File:No image available.svg|60px]]

| 50 kopecks || 19&nbsp;mm || 1.45&nbsp;mm || 2.75 grams || [[Aluminium]]-[[Bronze]]

| 50 kopecks || 19&nbsp;mm || 1.45&nbsp;mm || 2.75 grams || [[Aluminum]]-[[Bronze]]

| Plain/Smooth || [[Coat of arms of Transnistria|National emblem of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (Transnitria)]], year of issue || Numerical "50", inscription『КОПЕЕК』inside a stylized laurel wreath || 2000 || Minted by the [[Polish Mint|Mint of Poland]] (''Mennica Polska'')

| Plain/Smooth || [[Coat of arms of Transnistria|National emblem of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (Transnitria)]], year of issue || Numerical "50", inscription『КОПЕЕК』inside a stylized laurel wreath || 2000 || Minted by the [[Polish Mint|Mint of Poland]] (''Mennica Polska'')

|- {{Coin-yellow-color}}

|- {{Coin-yellow-color}}

| style="text-align:center; background:#000;"| [[File:No image available.svg|60px]]

| style="text-align:center; background:#000;"| [[File:No image available.svg|60px]]

| 50 kopecks || 18.9&nbsp;mm || || 2.70 grams || [[Aluminium]]-[[Bronze]]

| 50 kopecks || 18.9&nbsp;mm || || 2.70 grams || [[Aluminum]]-[[Bronze]]

| Plain/Smooth || [[Coat of arms of Transnistria|National emblem of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (Transnitria)]], year of issue || Numerical "50", inscription『КОПЕЕК』inside a stylized laurel wreath || 2005 || Modified coat of arms; non-magnetic

| Plain/Smooth || [[Coat of arms of Transnistria|National emblem of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (Transnitria)]], year of issue || Numerical "50", inscription『КОПЕЕК』inside a stylized laurel wreath || 2005 || Modified coat of arms; non-magnetic

|- {{Coin-yellow-color}}

|- {{Coin-yellow-color}}

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|-

|-

| style="text-align:center; background:#000;"| [[Image:3 Transnistrischer Rubel plastik vor.jpg|141px]]

| style="text-align:center; background:#000;"| [[Image:3 Transnistrischer Rubel plastik vor.jpg|141px]]

| 3 ruble || 31&nbsp;mm || 1.2&nbsp;mm || 1 gram || Composite material

| 3 rubles || 31&nbsp;mm || 1.2&nbsp;mm || 1 gram || Composite material

| Plain/Smooth || Numerical "3", inscription "РУБЛЯ, ПРИДНЕСТРОВСКИЙ РЕСПУБЛИКАНСКИЙ БАНК", portrait of [[François Sainte de Wollant]]|| Logo of the Transnistrian Republican Bank, year of issue and denomination in a repeated pattern || 2014 || Square-shaped (with rounded corners); Produced by Goznak of Russia

| Plain/Smooth || Numerical "3", inscription "РУБЛЯ, ПРИДНЕСТРОВСКИЙ РЕСПУБЛИКАНСКИЙ БАНК", portrait of [[François Sainte de Wollant]]|| Logo of the Transnistrian Republican Bank, year of issue and denomination in a repeated pattern || 2014 || Square-shaped (with rounded corners); Produced by Goznak of Russia

|-

|-

| style="text-align:center; background:#000;"| [[Image:5 Transnistrischer Rubel plastik vor.jpg|141px]]

| style="text-align:center; background:#000;"| [[Image:5 Transnistrischer Rubel plastik vor.jpg|141px]]

| 5 ruble || 28.6&nbsp;mm || 1.20&nbsp;mm || 1 gram || Composite material

| 5 rubles || 28.6&nbsp;mm || 1.20&nbsp;mm || 1 gram || Composite material

| Plain/Smooth || Numerical "5", inscription "РУБЛЕЙ, ПРИДНЕСТРОВСКИЙ РЕСПУБЛИКАНСКИЙ БАНК", portrait of [[Pyotr Rumyantsev|Pyotr Alexandrovich Rumyantsev-Zadunaisky]]|| Logo of the Transnistrian Republican Bank, year of issue and denomination in a repeated pattern || 2014 || Pentagonal-shaped (with rounded corners); Produced by Goznak of Russia

| Plain/Smooth || Numerical "5", inscription "РУБЛЕЙ, ПРИДНЕСТРОВСКИЙ РЕСПУБЛИКАНСКИЙ БАНК", portrait of [[Pyotr Rumyantsev|Pyotr Alexandrovich Rumyantsev-Zadunaisky]]|| Logo of the Transnistrian Republican Bank, year of issue and denomination in a repeated pattern || 2014 || Pentagonal-shaped (with rounded corners); Produced by Goznak of Russia

|-

|-

| style="text-align:center; background:#000;"| [[Image:10 Transnistrischer Rubel plastik vor.jpg|141px]]

| style="text-align:center; background:#000;"| [[Image:10 Transnistrischer Rubel plastik vor.jpg|141px]]

| 10 ruble || 28&nbsp;mm || 1.2&nbsp;mm || 0.9 grams || Composite material

| 10 rubles || 28&nbsp;mm || 1.2&nbsp;mm || 0.9 grams || Composite material

| Plain/Smooth || Numerical "10", inscription "РУБЛЕЙ, ПРИДНЕСТРОВСКИЙ РЕСПУБЛИКАНСКИЙ БАНК", portrait of [[Catherine the Great|Catherine II, the Great]] || Logo of the Transnistrian Republican Bank, year of issue and denomination in a repeated pattern || 2014 || Hexagonal-shaped (with rounded corners); Produced by Goznak of Russia

| Plain/Smooth || Numerical "10", inscription "РУБЛЕЙ, ПРИДНЕСТРОВСКИЙ РЕСПУБЛИКАНСКИЙ БАНК", portrait of [[Catherine the Great|Catherine II, the Great]] || Logo of the Transnistrian Republican Bank, year of issue and denomination in a repeated pattern || 2014 || Hexagonal-shaped (with rounded corners); Produced by Goznak of Russia

|}

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Coins are of 1 to 50 kopecks and are made from aluminium or copper-zinc and are similar to Soviet-era coinage. The 1 kopeck coins were withdrawn from circulation in January 2009.

Coins are of 1 to 50 kopecks and are made from aluminium or copper-zinc and are similar to Soviet-era coinage. The 1 kopeck coins were withdrawn from circulation in January 2009.



On 22 August 2014, the [[Transnistrian Republican Bank]] issued coins made of composite materials and come in denominations of 1, 3, 5 and 10 ruble.<ref>[http://cbpmr.net/resource/Pridnestrovi_CDR_F11_ITOG.jpg Official poster of Transnistrian Republican Bank with images and description.]</ref>

On 22 August 2014, the [[Transnistrian Republican Bank]] issued coins made of composite materials and come in denominations of 1, 3, 5 and 10 rubles.<ref>[http://cbpmr.net/resource/Pridnestrovi_CDR_F11_ITOG.jpg Official poster of Transnistrian Republican Bank with images and description.]</ref>



====Commemorative coins====

====Commemorative coins====

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The Moldovan government was displeased with this situation, since they viewed it as a ''de facto'' recognition of Transnistria. In October 2001, Moldovan president [[Vladimir Voronin]] addressed the issue with his [[Prime Minister of Poland|Polish counterpart]].<ref>http://www.transnistria.info/independent-transnistria-news/tiraspol-designated-the-arrest-of-a-batch-of-the-transdniestrian-coins-as-a-provocation.html{{Dead link|date=July 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=no }}</ref>

The Moldovan government was displeased with this situation, since they viewed it as a ''de facto'' recognition of Transnistria. In October 2001, Moldovan president [[Vladimir Voronin]] addressed the issue with his [[Prime Minister of Poland|Polish counterpart]].<ref>http://www.transnistria.info/independent-transnistria-news/tiraspol-designated-the-arrest-of-a-batch-of-the-transdniestrian-coins-as-a-provocation.html{{Dead link|date=July 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=no }}</ref>



The Polska Mennica (Mint of Poland) responded to the criticism by stating that because the Transnistrian rubla is not internationally recognized as a currency, they were producing tokens and not coins, which is normal business for mints.<ref>http://www.mennica.com.pl/dla-inwestorow/sprawozdania-rn.html, sprawozdania Rady Nadzorczej Mennicy (2005).</ref>

The Polska Mennica (Mint of Poland) responded to the criticism by stating that because the Transnistrian ruble is not internationally recognized as a currency, they were producing tokens and not coins, which is normal business for mints.<ref>http://www.mennica.com.pl/dla-inwestorow/sprawozdania-rn.html, sprawozdania Rady Nadzorczej Mennicy (2005).</ref>



The conflict came to a head when, in December 2004, Ukrainian customs confiscated a truck with US$117,000 worth of Transnistrian coins near Lviv. The coins were handed over to Moldovan authorities, who in response again protested with the Polish government.

The conflict came to a head when, in December 2004, Ukrainian customs confiscated a truck with US$117,000 worth of Transnistrian coins near Lviv. The coins were handed over to Moldovan authorities, who in response again protested with the Polish government.

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===Banknotes===

===Banknotes===



Notes are issued by the [[Transnistrian Republican Bank]] (''Приднестровский Республиканский Банк'') in 2000 as part of a currency reform, with 1 rubla equal to 1 million (1,000,000) old ruble. The notes come in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200 and 500 ruble.

Notes are issued by the [[Transnistrian Republican Bank]] (''Приднестровский Республиканский Банк'') in 2000 as part of a currency reform, with 1 rubla equal to 1 million (1,000,000) old rubles. The notes come in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200 and 500 rubles.



====2000 Series====

====2000 Series====

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|rowspan="6"| 2000

|rowspan="6"| 2000

|-

|-

| 5 ruble

| 5 rubles

| Blue

| Blue

| [[Image:Pmr-money-rouble-5-obv.jpg|100px]]

| [[Image:Pmr-money-rouble-5-obv.jpg|100px]]

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| [[KVINT]] brandy factory

| [[KVINT]] brandy factory

|-

|-

| 10 ruble

| 10 rubles

| Brown

| Brown

| [[Image:Pmr-money-rouble-10-obv.jpg|100px]]

| [[Image:Pmr-money-rouble-10-obv.jpg|100px]]

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| Novo-Nyametsky Monastery

| Novo-Nyametsky Monastery

|-

|-

| 25 ruble

| 25 rubles

| Red

| Red

| [[Image:25 PMR 2000 ruble obverse.jpg|100px]]

| [[Image:25 PMR 2000 ruble obverse.jpg|100px]]

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| [[Bender, Moldova|Bender]] Castle

| [[Bender, Moldova|Bender]] Castle

|-

|-

| 50 ruble

| 50 rubles

|rowspan="2"| 129 × 60&nbsp;mm

|rowspan="2"| 129 × 60&nbsp;mm

| Green

| Green

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| Presidential palace / government building in Tiraspol

| Presidential palace / government building in Tiraspol

|-

|-

| 100 ruble

| 100 rubles

| Purple

| Purple

| [[Image:100 PMR 2000 ruble obverse.jpg|100px]]

| [[Image:100 PMR 2000 ruble obverse.jpg|100px]]

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| [[Christmas Church (Tiraspol)|The Cathedral of Christmas]], [[Tiraspol]]

| [[Christmas Church (Tiraspol)|The Cathedral of Christmas]], [[Tiraspol]]

|-

|-

| 200 ruble

| 200 rubles

| 135 × 64&nbsp;mm

| 135 × 64&nbsp;mm

| Dark brown

| Dark brown

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|rowspan="2"| 2004<br/>2012

|rowspan="2"| 2004<br/>2012

|-

|-

| 500 ruble

| 500 rubles

| 140 × 68&nbsp;mm

| 140 × 68&nbsp;mm

| Dull green

| Dull green

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====2007 Series====

====2007 Series====



In 2007, a new series replaced the above banknotes of denominations 1 rubla to 100 ruble. The new notes have the same themes but a new design and improved security features.

In 2007, a new series replaced the above banknotes of denominations 1 to 100 rubles. The new notes have the same themes but a new design and improved security features.



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|rowspan="6"| 2007<br/>2012

|rowspan="6"| 2007<br/>2012

|-

|-

| 5 ruble

| 5 rubles

| Blue

| Blue

| [[Image:5 PMR ruble obverse.jpg|100px]]

| [[Image:5 PMR ruble obverse.jpg|100px]]

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| [[KVINT]] brandy factory

| [[KVINT]] brandy factory

|-

|-

| 10 ruble

| 10 rubles

| Green/Black

| Green/Black

| [[Image:10 PMR ruble obverse.jpg|100px]]

| [[Image:10 PMR ruble obverse.jpg|100px]]

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| Novo-Nyametsky Monastery

| Novo-Nyametsky Monastery

|-

|-

| 25 ruble

| 25 rubles

| Red

| Red

| [[Image:25 PMR ruble obverse.jpg|100px]]

| [[Image:25 PMR ruble obverse.jpg|100px]]

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| [[Bender, Moldova|Bender]] Castle

| [[Bender, Moldova|Bender]] Castle

|-

|-

| 50 ruble

| 50 rubles

|rowspan="2"| 129 x 56&nbsp;mm

|rowspan="2"| 129 x 56&nbsp;mm

| Cyan

| Cyan

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| Presidential palace / government building in Tiraspol

| Presidential palace / government building in Tiraspol

|-

|-

| 100 ruble

| 100 rubles

| Purple

| Purple

| [[Image:100 PMR ruble obverse.jpg|100px]]

| [[Image:100 PMR ruble obverse.jpg|100px]]

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As of 20 March 2019<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.cbpmr.net/?lang=en | title=News | website=www.cbpmr.net | language=en }}</ref>

As of 20 March 2019<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.cbpmr.net/?lang=en | title=News | website=www.cbpmr.net | language=en }}</ref>

(Transnistrian ruble per foreign currency unit)

(Transnistrian ruble per foreign currency unit)

*US dollar: 16.1000 ruble

*US dollar: 16.1000 rubles

*[[Euro]]: 18.2816 ruble

*[[Euro]]: 18.2816 rubles

*[[Russian rouble]]: 0.2503 rubles

*[[Russian rouble]]: 0.2503 rubles

*[[Moldovan leu]]: 0.9169 rubles

*[[Moldovan leu]]: 0.9169 rubles



On 11 February 2009, the exchange rate was set to 9 ruble per dollar. It was changed to 9.40 rubles on 5 March 2010, 9.80 on 24 September 2010, and 10.20 on 14 December 2010. By 2013, the value of the rubla had dropped to 11.10 ruble per dollar. This was further changed to 11.30 per dollar on 16 March 2016. On 17 June 2017, the currency was devalued to 15 ruble per dollar. It was set to 16 per dollar on 12 January 2018. The most recent change was made on 5 April 2018, when it was set to 16.10 ruble per dollar.

On 11 February 2009, the exchange rate was set to 9 rubles per dollar. It was changed to 9.40 rubles on 5 March 2010, 9.80 on 24 September 2010, and 10.20 on 14 December 2010. By 2013, the value of the ruble had dropped to 11.10 rubles per dollar. This was further changed to 11.30 per dollar on 16 March 2016. On 17 June 2017, the currency was devalued to 15 rubles per dollar. It was set to 16 per dollar on 12 January 2018. The most recent change was made on 5 April 2018, when it was set to 16.10 rubles per dollar.



===Acceptance outside Transnistria===

===Acceptance outside Transnistria===


Revision as of 00:59, 9 November 2022

Rubla
  • приднестровский рубль (Russian)
  • придністровський рубль (Ukrainian)
  • 2007 issue Transnistrian rubla banknotes
    ISO 4217
    Codenone
    Unit
    Pluralruble (Romanian)
    The language(s) of this currency belong(s) to the Slavic languages. There is more than one way to construct plural forms.
    Symbol‎ (commonly руб/р, with occasionally ПМР after it)
    Denominations
    Subunit
    1100kopeck
    копейка (Russian)
    copeică (Romanian)
    Plural
     kopeck
    копейка (Russian)
    copeică (Romanian)
    kopecks
    copeici (Romanian)
    Banknotes
     Freq. used1, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100 rubles
     Rarely used200, 500 rubles
    Coins
     Freq. used5, 10, 25, 50 kopecks, 1, 3, 5, 10 rubles
     Rarely used1 kopeck
    Demographics
    User(s) Transnistria
    Issuance
    Central bankTransnistrian Republican Bank
     Websitewww.cbpmr.net
    MintTiraspol Mint (Тираспольский монетный двор)
    Valuation
    Inflation10.83%
     Source"Inflation", Pridnestrovie, 2006

    The rubla (Romanian: рублэ, rublă, Romanian pronunciation: [ˈrublə], plural ruble; Russian: рубль) is the currencyofTransnistria and is divided into 100 kopecks. It is also known as the roubleinCommonwealth EnglishorrubleinAmerican English.[1] Since Transnistria is a polity with no credible international recognition and formally part of Moldova, its currency has no ISO 4217 code. However, unofficially some Transnistrian organisations, such as Agroprombank and Gazprombank, used the code PRB, a code reserved for Puerto Rico (ISO 3166-1 country code "PR"). The Transnistrian Republican Bank sometimes uses the code RUP,[2] a code reserved for Russia (ISO 3166-1 country code "RU").

    First rubla (1994)

    Soviet banknotes were used in the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic after its formation in 1990. When the former Soviet republics began issuing their own currencies, Transnistria was flooded with Soviet roubles. In an attempt to protect its financial system, in July 1993, the Transnistrian government bought used Goznak-printed Soviet and Russian notes dated 1961–1992 which it modified by applying adhesive stamps bearing the image of General Alexander Vasilyevich Suvorov, founder of Tiraspol and its corresponding denomination. These stamped notes replaced unstamped Soviet and Russian notes at par. It is thought that most uncirculated notes bearing these stickers were created after 1994 specifically for collectors.[3]

    Second rubla (1994–2000)

    The first, provisional issues were replaced in August 1994 by a new Transnistrian rubla, equal to 1,000 old rubles. This currency consisted solely of banknotes and suffered from high inflation, necessitating the issue of notes overstamped with higher denominations. Although issued in 1994, some notes (50 to 5,000 rubles) were issued dated 1993.

    Banknotes

    1994 Series
    Value Dimensions Main Colour Images Description Date of
    Obverse Reverse Obverse Reverse printing issue
    1 rubla 125 mm x 57 mm Green Alexander Suvorov Transnistrian Supreme Soviet 1994 1994
    5 rubles Blue
    10 rubles Red
    50 rubles Dull Green Equestrian Statue of Alexander SuvorovinTiraspol 1993 1993
    100 rubles Brown
    200 rubles Red violet 1993 1994
    500 rubles Blue 1993 1994
    1,000 rubles Purple and red-violet 1993 1994
    1,000 rubles Purple Alexander Suvorov 1994 1994
    5,000 rubles Black on deep olive-green Equestrian Statue of Alexander Suvorov in Tiraspol 1993 1995
    10,000 rubles Green Alexander Suvorov overprinted on a 1 ruble note with "10000" only on front 1994 1996
    10,000 rubles Green Alexander Suvorov overprinted on a 1 ruble note with "10000" on front and back 1994 1998
    50,000 rubles Brown Bohdan Khmelnytsky Drama and Comedy theatre, Tiraspol 1995 1995
    50,000 rubles Blue Alexander Suvorov overprinted on a 5 ruble note, with a holographic seal containing his equestrian statue in Tiraspol and the value "50000" on front Transnistrian Supreme Soviet 1994 1996
    50,000 rubles Blue Alexander Suvorov overprinted on a 5 ruble note with "50000" on front and back 1994 1996
    100,000 rubles Red Alexander Suvorov overprinted on a 10 ruble note with "100000" on front and back 1994 1996
    500,000 rubles Purple on yellow Equestrian Statue of Alexander Suvorov in Tiraspol 1997 1997

    Third rubla (2000–present)

    In 2000, a new rubla was introduced at a rate of 1 new ruble = 1,000,000 old rubles. This new currency consists of both coins and banknotes.

    Coins

    Coin of the Transnistrian ruble
    Image Value Technical parameters Description Date of first minting Notes
    Diameter Thickness Mass Composition Edge Obverse Reverse
    1 kopeck 15.9 mm 1.5 mm 0.62 grams Aluminum Plain/Smooth National emblem of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (Transnitria), year of issue Numerical "1", inscription『КОПЕЙКА』between two ears of wheat 2000 Minted by the Mint of Poland (Mennica Polska); withdrawn from circulation in January 2009
    5 kopecks 17.9 mm 1.4 mm 0.7 grams Aluminum Plain/Smooth National emblem of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (Transnitria), year of issue Numerical "5", inscription『КОПЕЕК』between two ears of wheat 2000 Minted by the Mint of Poland (Mennica Polska)
    5 kopecks 18 mm 1.43 mm 0.79 grams Aluminum Plain/Smooth National emblem of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (Transnitria), year of issue Numerical "5", inscription『КОПЕЕК』between two ears of wheat 2005 Modified coat of arms; minted by the Tiraspol Mint (Тираспольский монетный двор)
    5 kopecks Nickel-plated steel Plain/Smooth National emblem of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (Transnitria), year of issue Numerical "5", inscription『КОПЕЕК』between two ears of wheat 2019 Change of metallic composition; minted by the Tiraspol Mint (Тираспольский монетный двор)
    10 kopecks 20 mm 1.5 mm 1 gram Aluminum Plain/Smooth National emblem of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (Transnitria), year of issue Numerical "10", inscription『КОПЕЕК』between two ears of wheat 2000 Minted by the Mint of Poland (Mennica Polska)
    10 kopecks 20 mm 1.5 mm 1 gram Aluminum Plain/Smooth National emblem of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (Transnitria), year of issue Numerical "10", inscription『КОПЕЕК』between two ears of wheat 2005 Modified coat of arms; minted by the Tiraspol Mint (Тираспольский монетный двор)
    10 kopecks Nickel-plated steel Plain/Smooth National emblem of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (Transnitria), year of issue Numerical "10", inscription『КОПЕЕК』between two ears of wheat 2019 Change of metallic composition; minted by the Tiraspol Mint (Тираспольский монетный двор)
    25 kopecks 17 mm 2.15 grams Aluminum-Bronze Plain/Smooth National emblem of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (Transnitria), year of issue Numerical "25", inscription『КОПЕЕК』inside a stylized laurel wreath 2002 Minted by the Mint of Poland (Mennica Polska)
    25 kopecks 17 mm 1.36 mm 2.2 grams Aluminum-Bronze Plain/Smooth National emblem of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (Transnitria), year of issue Numerical "25", inscription『КОПЕЕК』inside a stylized laurel wreath 2005 Modified coat of arms; non-magnetic
    25 kopecks 17 mm 1.46 mm 2.1 grams Bronze-plated steel Plain/Smooth National emblem of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (Transnitria), year of issue Numerical "25", inscription『КОПЕЕК』inside a stylized laurel wreath 2005 Modified coat of arms; magnetic; minted by the Tiraspol Mint (Тираспольский монетный двор)
    25 kopecks Brass-plated steel Plain/Smooth National emblem of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (Transnitria), year of issue Numerical "25", inscription『КОПЕЕК』inside a stylized laurel wreath 2019 Change of metallic composition; minted by the Tiraspol Mint (Тираспольский монетный двор)
    50 kopecks 19 mm 1.45 mm 2.75 grams Aluminum-Bronze Plain/Smooth National emblem of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (Transnitria), year of issue Numerical "50", inscription『КОПЕЕК』inside a stylized laurel wreath 2000 Minted by the Mint of Poland (Mennica Polska)
    50 kopecks 18.9 mm 2.70 grams Aluminum-Bronze Plain/Smooth National emblem of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (Transnitria), year of issue Numerical "50", inscription『КОПЕЕК』inside a stylized laurel wreath 2005 Modified coat of arms; non-magnetic
    50 kopecks 19 mm 1.45 mm 2.80 grams Bronze-plated steel Plain/Smooth National emblem of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (Transnitria), year of issue Numerical "50", inscription『КОПЕЕК』inside a stylized laurel wreath 2005 Modified coat of arms; magnetic; minted at the Tiraspol Mint (Тираспольский монетный двор)
    50 kopecks 19 mm 1.45 mm 2.80 grams Bronze-plated steel Plain/Smooth National emblem of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (Transnitria), year of issue Numerical "50", inscription『КОПЕЕК』inside a stylized laurel wreath 2005 Modified coat of arms; magnetic; minted at the Tiraspol Mint (Тираспольский монетный двор)
    50 kopecks Brass-plated steel Plain/Smooth National emblem of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (Transnitria), year of issue Numerical "50", inscription『КОПЕЕК』inside a stylized laurel wreath 2019 Change of metallic composition; minted at the Tiraspol Mint (Тираспольский монетный двор)
    1 rubla 26 mm 1.2 mm 0.85 grams Composite material Plain/Smooth Numerical "1", inscription "РУБЛЬ, ПРИДНЕСТРОВСКИЙ РЕСПУБЛИКАНСКИЙ БАНК", portrait of Alexander Suvorov Logo of the Transnistrian Republican Bank, year of issue and denomination in a repeated pattern 2014 Circular; Produced by Goznak of Russia
    3 rubles 31 mm 1.2 mm 1 gram Composite material Plain/Smooth Numerical "3", inscription "РУБЛЯ, ПРИДНЕСТРОВСКИЙ РЕСПУБЛИКАНСКИЙ БАНК", portrait of François Sainte de Wollant Logo of the Transnistrian Republican Bank, year of issue and denomination in a repeated pattern 2014 Square-shaped (with rounded corners); Produced by Goznak of Russia
    5 rubles 28.6 mm 1.20 mm 1 gram Composite material Plain/Smooth Numerical "5", inscription "РУБЛЕЙ, ПРИДНЕСТРОВСКИЙ РЕСПУБЛИКАНСКИЙ БАНК", portrait of Pyotr Alexandrovich Rumyantsev-Zadunaisky Logo of the Transnistrian Republican Bank, year of issue and denomination in a repeated pattern 2014 Pentagonal-shaped (with rounded corners); Produced by Goznak of Russia
    10 rubles 28 mm 1.2 mm 0.9 grams Composite material Plain/Smooth Numerical "10", inscription "РУБЛЕЙ, ПРИДНЕСТРОВСКИЙ РЕСПУБЛИКАНСКИЙ БАНК", portrait of Catherine II, the Great Logo of the Transnistrian Republican Bank, year of issue and denomination in a repeated pattern 2014 Hexagonal-shaped (with rounded corners); Produced by Goznak of Russia

    Coins are of 1 to 50 kopecks and are made from aluminium or copper-zinc and are similar to Soviet-era coinage. The 1 kopeck coins were withdrawn from circulation in January 2009.

    On 22 August 2014, the Transnistrian Republican Bank issued coins made of composite materials and come in denominations of 1, 3, 5 and 10 rubles.[4]

    Commemorative coins

    Commemorative coin depicting Pyotr Vershigora

    Since 2000, the Transnistrian Republican Bank has issued many commercial commemorative coins made from silver and gold. Their mintage numbers were very low, ranging between 500 and 5,000. Topics included for example "Ancient fortresses on the river Dniester", "The outstanding people of Transdniestria" and "Red book of Transdniestria". A complete listing can be found on the website of the "Transnistrian Republican Bank".[5]

    Mint

    When it was founded, Transnistria did not have its own mint, thus a foreign mint had to be found to strike Transnistrian coins. The Mint of Poland (Mennica Polska) in Warsaw was selected.[6] Coins dated 2000 were struck in Warsaw and transported via Ukraine to Transnistria in trucks belonging to the Transnistrian Republican Bank.

    The Moldovan government was displeased with this situation, since they viewed it as a de facto recognition of Transnistria. In October 2001, Moldovan president Vladimir Voronin addressed the issue with his Polish counterpart.[7]

    The Polska Mennica (Mint of Poland) responded to the criticism by stating that because the Transnistrian ruble is not internationally recognized as a currency, they were producing tokens and not coins, which is normal business for mints.[8]

    The conflict came to a head when, in December 2004, Ukrainian customs confiscated a truck with US$117,000 worth of Transnistrian coins near Lviv. The coins were handed over to Moldovan authorities, who in response again protested with the Polish government.

    The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs wrote another letter to Polska Mennica (Mint of Poland) in April 2005. They warned that continued production of Transnistrian coins would endanger relations with Ukraine and Moldova and damage the image of Poland abroad. The Polska Mennica (Mint of Poland) bowed to the pressure and cancelled its contract with Transnistria that same month.

    For Transnistria there was then no other solution but to strike future coins themselves. Thus, on 18 November 2005, the Tiraspol Mint (Тираспольский монетный двор) was opened in the presence of President Igor Smirnov.

    Banknotes

    Notes are issued by the Transnistrian Republican Bank (Приднестровский Республиканский Банк) in 2000 as part of a currency reform, with 1 rubla equal to 1 million (1,000,000) old rubles. The notes come in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200 and 500 rubles.

    2000 Series

    2000 Series
    Value Dimensions Main Colour Images Description Date of
    Obverse Reverse Obverse Reverse printing issue
    1 rubla 129 × 56 mm Orange Alexander Suvorov Chițcani monument 2000 2000
    5 rubles Blue KVINT brandy factory
    10 rubles Brown Novo-Nyametsky Monastery
    25 rubles Red Bender Castle
    50 rubles 129 × 60 mm Green Taras Shevchenko Presidential palace / government building in Tiraspol
    100 rubles Purple Dimitrie Cantemir The Cathedral of Christmas, Tiraspol
    200 rubles 135 × 64 mm Dark brown Peter Rumyantsev-Zadunaisky Battle of Gross-Jägersdorf, July 21, 1757 2004 2004
    2012
    500 rubles 140 × 68 mm Dull green Catherine II The decree of the creation of TiraspolbyCatherine II, and the plan of a fortress

    2007 Series

    In 2007, a new series replaced the above banknotes of denominations 1 to 100 rubles. The new notes have the same themes but a new design and improved security features.

    2007 Series
    Value Dimensions Main Colour Images Description Date of
    Obverse Reverse Obverse Reverse printing issue
    1 rubla 129 × 55 mm Brown Alexander Suvorov Chițcani monument 2007 2007
    2012
    5 rubles Blue KVINT brandy factory
    10 rubles Green/Black Novo-Nyametsky Monastery
    25 rubles Red Bender Castle
    50 rubles 129 x 56 mm Cyan Taras Shevchenko Presidential palace / government building in Tiraspol
    100 rubles Purple Dimitrie Cantemir Church of the Nativity, Tiraspol

    Commemorative banknotes

    Along with the issuance of banknotes for general circulation, the Transnistrian Republican Bank also issues commemorative banknotes focusing on the country's history and events relating to its development as an independent nation. The commemorative banknotes consist of an overprint applied on the note and are issued both for general circulation and also sold in limited numbers for the numismatic market.[9]

    Exchange rates

    The currency is de facto pegged to the United States dollar. The central bank determines each workday whether it is appropriate to devalue the currency against the US dollar.[citation needed]

    As of 20 March 2019[10] (Transnistrian ruble per foreign currency unit)

    On 11 February 2009, the exchange rate was set to 9 rubles per dollar. It was changed to 9.40 rubles on 5 March 2010, 9.80 on 24 September 2010, and 10.20 on 14 December 2010. By 2013, the value of the ruble had dropped to 11.10 rubles per dollar. This was further changed to 11.30 per dollar on 16 March 2016. On 17 June 2017, the currency was devalued to 15 rubles per dollar. It was set to 16 per dollar on 12 January 2018. The most recent change was made on 5 April 2018, when it was set to 16.10 rubles per dollar.

    Acceptance outside Transnistria

    The Transnistrian rubla is generally not accepted as currency outside of Transnistria, although some bus companies with connections to Tiraspol accept the Transnistrian ruble at the Chișinău bus station as well as local shops in Varnița.[citation needed]

    References

    1. ^ The Transnistrian Republican Bank's English website uses rouble and ruble interchangeably, but appears to prefer rouble."Banknotes - Pridnestrovian Republican Bank".
  • ^ Условия проведения операций『валютный своп』USD/RUP (in Russian), Transnistrian Republican Bank, retrieved 2011-09-21
  • ^ Transnistrian Republican Bank. Available at:http://www.cbpmr.net/?id=33&lang=en
  • ^ Official poster of Transnistrian Republican Bank with images and description.
  • ^ Transnistrian Republican Bank
  • ^ "Polska Mennica bije monety dla Naddniestrza". 2005-01-13.
  • ^ http://www.transnistria.info/independent-transnistria-news/tiraspol-designated-the-arrest-of-a-batch-of-the-transdniestrian-coins-as-a-provocation.html[permanent dead link]
  • ^ http://www.mennica.com.pl/dla-inwestorow/sprawozdania-rn.html, sprawozdania Rady Nadzorczej Mennicy (2005).
  • ^ "A gallery of the banknotes of Transnistria, including commemorative banknotes". www.banknote.ws. Bank Note Museum. Retrieved 2020-12-07.
  • ^ "News". www.cbpmr.net.
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