Are Rubles Still Used?

The ruble was the currency of the Russian Empire and of the Soviet Union (as the Soviet ruble). However, today only Russia, Belarus and Transnistria use currencies with the same name.

Do rubles still exist?

The ruble was the currency of the Russian Empire and of the Soviet Union (as the Soviet ruble). However, today only Russia, Belarus and Transnistria use currencies with the same name.

Are Soviet rubles worth anything?

Expert's answer: If it is a Soviet 1,000 Rubles banknote, its average collectible value is about 2-3 USD. The average prices of 1,000 Rubles banknotes issued by the opponents of the Bolsheviks (it was the time of the Civil War in Russia) are about 20-30 USD. ... This banknote is no longer in circulation.

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