South African Rand to Russian Ruble

The South African rand (sign: R, code: ZAR, number: 710) or rand is the currency used in South Africa, Lesotho and Namibia. It Has been issued since 1961, when the state ceased to be part of the British Commonwealth, upon gaining independence. One rand is divided into 100 cents.

In 2004, rand has been incorporated into the CLS system as one of the international clearing currencies. The name is derived from the abbreviation of the name of the Mountain range Witwatersrand. The word "rand" came into use from the Afrikaans language, but has been modified to be pronounced in an English manner.

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.