Russian Ruble Symbol (₽)
The Russian Ruble symbol (₽) is the official currency sign of the Russian Federation. Encoded at Unicode U+20BD, the design features the Cyrillic capital letter Р (Er) crossed at the bottom by a horizontal bar, symbolizing monetary stability.
Typographic & Developer Encoding Codes
Quickly copy HTML entities, CSS content escape sequences, and Unicode code points for Russian Ruble.
| Format | Value / Code | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raw Symbol | ₽ | Standard plain text character or abbreviation | |
| Unicode Code Point | U+20BD | RUBLE SIGN (Currency Symbols) | |
| Windows Input / Alt Code | Word: 20BD, Alt+X / Win + . | Keyboard shortcut for Windows PC | |
| HTML Named / Decimal Entity | None (Numeric: ₽) | HTML5 named character entity | |
| HTML Hex Entity | ₽ | Hexadecimal HTML character reference | |
| CSS Escape Code | \20BD | For CSS ::before or ::after pseudo-elements |
How to Type Russian Ruble Symbol (₽) on Any Device
Windows PC
In Microsoft Word, type 20BD then press Alt + X. In other Windows applications, press Win + . to open the Symbol panel, or use 1-click copy.
Mac / macOS
No direct shortcut. Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer, or hold Option and enter hex in Unicode Hex Input.
iPhone & iPad (iOS)
Tap 123, long-press $ and select ₽
Android (Gboard)
Tap ?123, long-press $ and select ₽
Formatting Rules & Real-World Examples
Symbol Placement: After Amount
In standard financial notation, the Russian Ruble symbol is positioned after the amount with a space.
Typography & International Usage Guidelines
In Russian typography, the ruble symbol is placed after the amount separated by a non-breaking space (100 ₽). Note that Belarus does NOT use the Russian ruble; Belarus uses its own sovereign currency, the Belarusian Ruble (BYN), abbreviated domestically as 'Br' or 'бел. руб.'.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Thinking the letter is a Latin 'P' (it is the Cyrillic letter 'Р', pronounced 'R').
- Listing Belarus as a user of the Russian ruble (Belarus uses the Belarusian ruble BYN).
- Placing the symbol before the number in Russian text (100 ₽ is correct; ₽100 is English-style formatting).
Historical Background & Monetary Evolution
The word ruble derives from the Russian verb 'rubit' (рубить), meaning to chop or cut, referencing historical silver bullion bars chopped into smaller monetary weights during 13th-century Novgorod. For centuries, the currency was abbreviated simply as 'руб.' or 'р.'. In November 2013, the Central Bank of Russia conducted an online public vote to select an official national graphical symbol. The winning design received over 61% of votes and was formally approved by the Bank of Russia on December 11, 2013. The Unicode Consortium added U+20BD to Unicode version 7.0 in June 2014.
Countries & Jurisdictions Using ₽
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Standards Verification & Official Registry Specifications
This specification has been verified against official international standards registries (ISO 4217 Maintenance Agency, Unicode Consortium 16.0, and Unicode CLDR).
Frequently Asked Questions about Russian Ruble (₽)
Common questions and direct answers regarding currency symbols, typing shortcuts, and international formatting.
Does Belarus use the Russian Ruble symbol (₽)?
No. Belarus has its own national currency, the Belarusian Ruble (ISO code BYN), issued by the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus. It uses the abbreviation 'Br' or 'бел. руб.', not the Russian ₽ symbol.
What does the horizontal bar in ₽ represent?
The horizontal bar across the vertical stem of the Cyrillic letter Р represents the stability and reliability of the Russian currency, mirroring design traditions found in the Euro (€) and Yen (¥).
How to type the Ruble sign (₽) in Microsoft Word?
Type the hexadecimal code 20BD and immediately press Alt + X. On modern Russian keyboard layouts in Windows, press AltGr + 8.