According to an article on AdIndex.ru dated 01.11.2010, Russia’s central bank hopes to finalize a new symbol for its currency, the ruble, and introduce a revised 5,000-ruble (US$164) note in 2011.
2010-11-05
Russia to issue new 5,000-ruble note in 2011 with new ruble symbol
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