Belarus and its Currency

Belarus and its Currency

Location

Belarus is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe. It is bordered by Russia to the east and northeast, Ukraine to the south, Poland to the west, and Lithuania and Latvia to the northwest.

History

Belarus was part of the Russian Empire from the 18th century until the Russian Revolution of 1917. After the revolution, Belarus became part of the Soviet Union. In 1991, Belarus declared its independence from the Soviet Union.

Present Status

Belarus is a unitary semi-presidential republic. The current president is Alexander Lukashenko, who has been in power since 1994. Belarus is a member of the United Nations, the Commonwealth of Independent States, and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe.

Currency

The official currency of Belarus is the Belarusian ruble (BYR). It is subdivided into 100 kopecks. The Belarusian ruble was introduced in 1992.

Denominations of Belarusian ruble banknotes

The denominations of Belarusian ruble banknotes are 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, and 500 rubles.

Denominations of Belarusian ruble coins

The denominations of Belarusian ruble coins are 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 kopecks, as well as 1 and 2 rubles.

Old currency of Belarus

The old currency of Belarus was the Belarusian ruble (BYB). It was introduced in 1992 and replaced by the current Belarusian ruble (BYR) in 2000.

Belarus Stamps, Notes, Coins and Collectibles

 

Belarus Stamps, Notes, Coins and Collectibles

Belarus, Republic of Belarus, Belarus, a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, is known for its Stalinist architecture, grand fortifications and primeval forests. In the modern capital, Minsk, the monumental KGB Headquarters loom over Independence Square, while the Museum of the Great Patriotic War commemorates the country’s role in WWII. The capital is also home to many churches, including the neo-Romanesque Church of Saints Simon and Helena.

Capital - Minsk

Currency - Belarusian ruble

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Language - Belarusian

Continent - Europe

Country Status - UN Member State Since 24-10-1945

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Iso Code -

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