Transnistrian ruble
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The Transnistrian Ruble is the official currency of Transnistria, an unrecognised break-away republic between Moldova and Ukraine in Eastern Europe.
History
Introduced in 1994 by the Trans-Dniester Republican Bank as the national currency of the Trans-Dniester Moldavian Republic, the currency replaced Soviet and Russian banknotes of 1961-1992 years of issue used with a special adhesive stamp. The current exchange rate is about 10TR to the Euro.
Issues
Notes are issued by the Приднестровский Республиканский Банк (Trans-Dniester Republican Bank) in denominations of one to 500 rubles. Low value notes feature the 18th century Russian General Alexander Suvorov, with higher values featuring Ukrainian Poet Taras Shevchenko, Moldavian Prince Dimitrie Cantemir, Russian General P. Rumiantzev-Zadunaisky and Russian Tsaritza Catherine II. The reverse sides show important buildings in Transnistria.
Coins are of one to 50 kopeck and are made from aluminium or copper-zinc, and are similar to Soviet-era coinage.
| Denomination | Obverse | Reverse |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Ruble | Alexander Suvorov | Chiţcani monument |
| 5 Rubles | Alexander Suvorov | "Kvint" brandy factory |
| 10 Rubles | Alexander Suvorov | Monastery |
| 25 Rubles | Alexander Suvorov | Tighina Castle |
| 50 Rubles | Taras Shevchenko | Presidential Palace |
| 100 Rubles | Dimitrie Cantemir | The Cathedral of Christmas, Tiraspol |
| 200 Rubles | P. Rumiantzev-Zadunaisky | Military theme |
| 500 Rubles | Catherine II | The decree of the creation of Tiraspol by Catherine II, and the plan of a fortress |
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