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Belarusian ruble · BYN

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Currency info

Adopted: 1992

Currency family: Other

The Belarusian ruble has experienced multiple redenominations in its three-decade history, reflecting the country's economic challenges.

  • Introduced in 1992 following Belarus's independence from the Soviet Union, replacing the Soviet ruble
  • Redenominated in 2000 at a rate of 1 new ruble = 1,000 old rubles to combat hyperinflation
  • Further redenominated in 2016 at a rate of 1 new ruble = 10,000 old rubles due to continued currency instability
  • Managed by the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus

Countries currently using this currency

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Historical predecessor

Soviet ruble