New banknotes presented in Russia. One of them depicts the symbols of Sevastopol

On October 12, the Bank of RUSSIA puts into circulation new banknotes in denominations of 200 and 2,000 rubles, the symbols for which were chosen based on the results of an all-Russian vote, the Russian Central Bank reports. One of the banknotes depicts the symbols of Sevastopol.

The regulator reports that the banknotes used an improved security complex and elements with increased relief for visually impaired citizens, and also "took into account the trends of modern design."

So, on a banknote with a face value of 200 rubles, the main color of which is green, there are symbols of Sevastopol: on the front side there is an image of the Monument to the Scuttled Ships, on the reverse side there is a view of Tauric Chersonese. This banknote is printed on high-density cotton paper with polymer impregnation, which will ensure its high wear resistance and extend its life in circulation.

The banknote of 2000 rubles is made mainly in blue. On its front side there is a bridge to Russky Island, on the back - the Vostochny cosmodrome in the Amur Region. The optically variable protective element is made in the form of a stylized image of a bridge against the background of the sun.

Both banknotes bear the coat of arms of the Russian Federation. On the front side of each banknote there is a QR code containing a link to the Bank of Russia page with detailed information about the design and security features.

The symbols for the new banknotes were chosen during a competition in 2016. Out of more than 5,000 applications, the interim list of the competition included 76 proposals with various attractions from 49 regions. Based on the results of the All-Russian sociological survey, 10 finalists were selected from this list. At the last stage of the competition, by voting throughout the country, in which more than 3 million people took part, the winners were determined - the symbols of the Far East and Sevastopol. The results of the competition were announced on October 7, 2016.