Ruble Sign
About Ruble Sign
₽ is called the "Ruble Sign", the symbolic representation of Russia's official currency——the Russian Ruble. The currency code for the Russian Ruble is RUB.
The Russian Ruble is the legal tender of the Russian Federation. The ₽ symbol was officially adopted in 2013, making it one of the newer currency symbols.
【Historical Origin】The Ruble as a currency unit dates back to the 13th century, with the name deriving from the Russian word "рубить" (to chop/cut), referring to currency made by cutting silver bars. On December 11, 2013, the Central Bank of Russia officially approved the ₽ symbol. The symbol consists of the uppercase Cyrillic letter Р (R) and a horizontal line, inspired by the Ruble's Russian initial letter.
【Modern Status】The Russian Ruble (RUB) is one of the world's historically oldest currencies and the most important currency in the Eastern European region. The Ruble's exchange rate is heavily influenced by international oil prices and geopolitical factors. Currently, 1 Ruble equals 100 Kopeks.
How to Type Ruble Sign
Windows Input
Method 1: Hold the Alt key, type 8381 on the numeric keypad, release Alt
Method 2: Use a Chinese input method to type lubu or ruble and select ₽
Mac Input
Method 1: Press Control + Command + Space to open the Emoji panel, search "ruble"
Method 2: Use an input method to type lubu or ruble and select ₽
HTML Input
Use entity name or number: ₽ or ₽
CSS Input
Use backslash escape in pseudo-elements: content: "\20BD"; or content: "₽";
Ruble Sign FAQ
What is the difference between the Ruble sign ₽ and the letter P?
The Ruble sign ₽ (U+20BD) is an independent currency symbol composed of the Cyrillic letter Р (R) and a horizontal line, whereas the letter P (U+0050) is a Latin letter. With correct font rendering, ₽ is clearly distinct from P.
Should the Ruble symbol be placed before or after the number?
The Ruble symbol is usually placed after the number, like 100₽, which differs from the convention of placing symbols like Dollar or Euro before the number. In Russia, it's also common to use "100 руб" (руб is the Russian abbreviation for Ruble).
How many Kopeks are there in one Russian Ruble?
1 Russian Ruble equals 100 Kopeks. Kopek is the subunit of the Ruble, with coin denominations including 1, 5, 10, and 50 Kopeks, but due to inflation, smaller Kopek coins are less commonly used.
What factors influence the Ruble's exchange rate?
The Ruble's exchange rate is highly dependent on international oil prices, as Russia is a major oil and natural gas exporter. Geopolitics, Western sanctions, and central bank policies also significantly impact the Ruble's exchange rate. The Ruble is one of the more volatile major currencies.
What is RUB?
RUB is the international currency code for the Russian Ruble, where RU stands for Russia, and B stands for Ruble. Before 2010, the Ruble's code was RUR; it was changed to RUB after the currency redenomination in 1998. RUB is one of the world's historically oldest currencies and the most important currency in the Eastern European region.