The 100-ruble Bank of Russia commemorative note of 2018
front side
back side
The banknote celebrates the 2018 FIFA World Cup™.
The note is printed on polymer. The top part of the note bears a transparent window that contains a holographic element.
The design of the note is vertically oriented.
The coat of arms of the Russian Federation is located in the top left corner of the front of the note.
The main images of the front side are a boy with a ball under his arm and a goalkeeper diving for a ball.
The main images of the back side are a football as a symbol of the globe and football fans.
On the back of the note is the number 2018 that marks both the issue of the banknote and the FIFA World Cup Russia™.
The bottom right corner of the front of the note bears a QR-code, which contains a link to the page of the Bank of Russia website with the description of the note’s security features.
Predominant colours of the note are blue and green.
On the back of the note, there are two serial numbers, which consist of two letters indicating the series followed by nine digits. The right number is printed on the short side of the note, the left number on the long one.
Security features
In transmitted light
Security features checked in transmitted light
With a magnifying glass Security features checked with a magnifying glass (x8-x10)
By tilting the banknote Security features checked by tilting the banknote
By tactile effect Security features checked by touch (raised print)
For visually impaired Marks for visually impaired people
Under IR light Under IR light
Under UV light Image of the note in the UV range of the spectrum
Security features checked in transmitted light
Number 2018
When the note is held up to the light, the number 2018 appears light on a dark background.
Multi-coloured image
When the note is held up to the light, the colour stripes located in a transparent window at the bottom of the note change their colour depending on the viewing angle.
front side
Number 2018
When the note is held up to the light, the number 2018 appears light on a dark background.
Multi-coloured image
When the note is held up to the light, the colour stripes located in a transparent window at the bottom of the note change their colour depending on the viewing angle.
back side
Security features checked with a magnifying glass (x8-x10)
Small graphic elements
The images of the value numeral consist of separate repeated small graphic elements reflecting the football theme.
Small graphic elements
The images of the value numeral consist of separate repeated small graphic elements reflecting the football theme.
Microtext
Dark and light microtexts composed of the repeated number “100”, dark microtext composed of the repeated words “СТОРУБЛЕЙ” (‘one hundred rubles’).
front side
Small graphic elements
The stylised image of football fans consists of separate repeated small graphic elements (the word “RUSSIA” and micro images reflecting the football theme and the national character).
Small graphic elements
The images of the value numeral consist of separate repeated small graphic elements reflecting the football theme.
Microtext
Negative microtext composed of the names of the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ host cities.
back side
Security features checked by tilting the banknote
Tone variable element
When the note is held up to the light, a silhouette of a football player kicking a ball appears in a transparent hexagonal window. The image is either dark or light depending on the viewing angle.
Optically variable element
When the note is tilted, some fragments of the football change their colour from blue to green, while others change from green to blue.
Holographic element
The holographic element consists of stylised images of a stadium, a football player and a football. The monochrome image of the football appears 3D. The trajectory of the ball becomes visible depending on the viewing angle. When the note is tilted, the player’s uniform becomes brightly coloured. When the note is swayed, the image of the stadium and the outline of the player have an iridescent shimmer.
front side
Tone variable element
When the note is held up to the light, a silhouette of a football player kicking a ball appears in a transparent hexagonal window. The image is either dark or light depending on the viewing angle.
Optically variable element
When the note is tilted, some fragments of the number 2018 change their colour from blue to green, while the others change from green to blue
Holographic element
The holographic element consists of stylised images of a stadium, a football player and a football. The monochrome image of the football appears 3D. The trajectory of the ball becomes visible depending on the viewing angle. When the note is tilted, the player’s uniform becomes brightly coloured. When the note is swayed, the image of the stadium and the outline of the player have an iridescent shimmer.
back side
Security features checked by touch (raised print)
Line marks at the edges of the note have raised relief identified by touch
Line marks at the edges of the note have raised relief identified by touch
front side
Marks for visually impaired people
Line marks at the edges of the note have raised relief identified by touch
Line marks at the edges of the note have raised relief identified by touch
front side
Under IR light
front side
back side
Image of the note in the UV range of the spectrum
Image of the note in the UV range of the spectrum
The official logotype of the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ becomes visible under ultraviolet light.
front side
Image of the note in the UV range of the spectrum
The official emblem of the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ becomes visible under ultraviolet light.
back side
Department responsible for publication: Cash Circulation Department
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Last updated on: 02.11.2021