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Belarusian Ruble (BYN) Profile

Currency name: 
Currency code: 
Currency symbol: 

Br

Subunit: 
1/100, kapeyka
Coins freq used: 
none (coins are only issued for commemorative purposes)
Coins rarely used: 
Banknotes freq used: 
100, 500, 1000, 5000, 10000, 20000, 50000, 100000 rubles
Banknotes rarely used: 
10, 20, 50, 200000 rubles
Central bank: 
National Bank of the Republic of Belarus (www.nbrb.by)
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Users:

The Belarusian Ruble (BYN) is the official currency of Belarus. It is the legal tender used for all transactions within the country.

History:

The Belarusian Ruble (BYN) was introduced in 2016 to replace the previous currency, the Belarusian Ruble (BYR), at a rate of 1 BYN = 10,000 BYR.

Belarus is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, known for its rich history, cultural heritage, and picturesque landscapes.

Coins and Banknotes:

The Belarusian Ruble is subdivided into 100 kopecks.

Coins:

Coins currently in circulation are 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 kopecks, as well as 1 and 2 rubles.

Banknotes:

The most commonly used banknotes are 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, and 500 rubles.

Each banknote typically features important historical figures, landmarks, and symbols of Belarus.