Pound Sterling to Russian Ruble

The British pound or pound sterling (symbol: £, code: GBP, number: 826) is the official currency of Great Britain also used in the British Crown dependencies of Man, Jersey and Guernsey. Also in circulation on the Island of St. Helena, the Island of Ascension, Tristan da Cugna Island, the Falklands and in Gibraltar.

One pound is subdivided into one hundred pence. The abbreviation UKL - United Kingdom Libra is also sometimes used. The name derives from antique silver coins. However, there are other versions of the origin of the concept of "sterling”.

The Russian ruble (symbol ₽, code: RUB, number 643) is the national currency of the Russian Federation, which has replaced the Soviet ruble. The name is in use since the 13th century. The ruble is the second oldest state currency in the world after the British pound.

Due to the denomination of 1998 the ruble has lost its value and was exchanged at a rate of 1000old rubles for 1 one new, banknotes have obtained new features of protection. One ruble divides into 100 kopeks. The banknotes depict cultural and historical monuments, the cities of Russia.