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
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Historical predecessor
Soviet ruble