Russian Ruble
RUBPrimary country: Russia
Symbol
₽
Decimal Places
2
ISO Numeric
643
Formatting Example
₽1 234,56
Usage in Code
// JavaScript Intl.NumberFormat
new Intl.NumberFormat('en', {
style: 'currency',
currency: 'RUB'
}).format(1234.56)
// → "₽1 234,56"
// ISO 4217 code: RUB
// Numeric code: 643
// Minor unit: 2 decimal placesAbout Russian Ruble
The Russian Ruble (RUB) is the official currency of Russia, identified by the ISO 4217 code "RUB" and numeric code 643. Its symbol is ₽, and amounts are typically formatted with 2 decimal places (e.g., ₽1 234,56).
In software development, currency codes are essential for e-commerce, financial applications, and internationalization. The JavaScript Intl.NumberFormat API supports formatting amounts in RUB with locale-aware separators and symbols. Payment processors like Stripe and PayPal require ISO 4217 currency codes when processing transactions.
When building multi-currency applications, store amounts in the smallest unit (e.g., cents for RUB) to avoid floating-point precision errors. Use the decimal places value (2) to correctly convert between major and minor units. APIs like exchangeratesapi.io and Open Exchange Rates provide real-time conversion rates for RUB.