Bulgarian Lev to Russian Ruble — exchange rate

Country of Circulation: Bulgaria

Currency Code, Symbol: BGN

Denominations of coins in circulation: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 stotinki, 1, 2 leva

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: 5, 2, 10, 20, 50, 100 leva

History: The Bulgarian lev (лв.) is the national currency of Bulgaria. The rate of this national currency is tied to fluctuations of euro.The notes are also known as BGN. Minted coins named stotinka are used as change for the Bulgarian lev. 1 BGN equals 100 stotinki. The name itself comes from the French currency – centime. BGN was first issued in 1879. After several monetary reforms, the present design of the notes was shaped. The most recent change of the lev’s design dates back to 1999. Despite numerous claims made by Bulgaria on switching to euro, lev is still used for payment on the country’s territory. It is embellished with the portraits of famous cultural, historical and political figures.Read More

Country of Circulation: Russia

Currency Code, Symbol: RUB, ₽

Denominations of coins in circulation: 1₽, 2₽, 5₽, 10₽

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: 50₽, 100₽, 200₽, 500₽, 1,000₽, 2,000₽, 5,000₽

History: The Russian ruble (₽) is the national currency used in the Russian Federation. It is only applied in Russia. RUB is the international term used in the global financial arena.The Russian ruble is divided into kopeks. Every ruble has 100 kopeks. The currency has become official in 1991, after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Previously, the Soviet ruble was used in circulation in the USSR. The Russian banknotes depict different cities. For instance, there are Khabarovsk, Yaroslavl, Krasnoyarsk, Saint Petersburg, and key monuments of these areas.Read More