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U+20BD, ₽
RUBLE SIGN

[U+20BC]
Currency Symbols
[U+20BE]

Translingual

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Etymology 1

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From the first letter of Russian рубль (rublʹ).

Symbol

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  1. A currency sign representing the ruble, the currency of Russia.

Etymology 2

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From the first letter of Spanish petro, from petróleo. Coincidentally similar in form to the ruble symbol.

Symbol

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  1. A currency sign representing the petro, a cryptocurrency launched in Venezuela.

See also

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Currency signs

Formerly used currency signs

Further reading

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