The ruble is subdivided into 100 kopeks (sometimes written as kopecks or copecks; Russian: копе́йка kopeyka, plural: копе́йки kopeyki). The ruble was the currency of the Russian Empire and of the Soviet Union (as the Soviet ruble). However, today only Russia, Belarus and Transnistria use currencies with the same name.

How many kopeks are in a ruble?

The Russian ruble is divided into 100 kopecks. The Central Bank of the Russian Federation has the exclusive authority to issue banknotes and coins in Russia. Notes are issued in denominations ranging from 5 to 5,000 rubles.

Do Ukrainians use rubles?

Ukraine's self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic will use the Russian ruble as its official currency, according to an official statement. ... This allows residents to travel to Russia without the need for visas.