The 100-ruble Bank of Russia commemorative note of 2014
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back side
The banknote is printed on high quality white cotton paper. A transparent polymer security stripe is embedded into the paper to make a transparent window incorporating an optically variable element in the form of a snowflake. The highlight watermark is visible in the upper part of the banknote.
Ornamental designs run vertically along the banknote.
The front of the note features a snowboarder and some of the Olympic venues of the Sochi coastal cluster.
The back of the note features the Fisht Olympic stadium in Sochi.
The predominant colour of the note is blue.
Security features
In transmitted light
Security features checked in the transmitted light
With a magnifying glass Security features checked with a magnifying glass (x8-x10)
By tilting the banknote Security features checked by tilting a banknote
By tactile effect Security features checked by tactile effect
Under IR light Under IR light
Under UV light Under UV light
Security features checked in the transmitted light
Highlight watermark
When held up to the light, the watermark, with some elements lighter than the surrounding paper, is visible in the upper part of the note.
Polymer security stripe
The transparent polymer security stripe, 15 mm wide, is embedded into the banknote paper. Thanks to the polymer stripe, with no paper in its centre, an oval-shaped transparent window appears in the lower part of the note. When held up to the light, a snowflake with the surrounding window frost pattern becomes visible. When viewed from a certain angle, the snowflake appears light against a dark blue background or dark blue against a light background.
front side
Security features checked with a magnifying glass (x8-x10)
Image composed of fine graphic elements
The background images on the front and back of the note, inter alia, of the stylized mountains and the Olympic patchwork-like pattern, consist of numerous fine graphic elements and the numeral “2014” printed repeatedly.
Positive microtext (the numeral “100” printed repeatedly in a line)
The microtext shows the numeral “100” printed repeatedly in a line.
Positive microtext (the numeral “100” printed repeatedly in a line)
The microtext shows the numeral “100” printed repeatedly in a line.
Positive microtext (the microtext "БАНК РОССИИ“(Bank of Russia) printed repeatedly in a line)
The positive microtext composed of the words “БАНК РОССИИ” (Bank of Russia), appears in the lower part of the snowboard on the front of the note.
front side
Image composed of fine graphic elements
The background images on the front and back of the note, inter alia, of the stylized mountains and the Olympic patchwork-like pattern, consist of numerous fine graphic elements and the numeral “2014” printed repeatedly.
Positive microtext (the numeral “100” printed repeatedly in a line)
The microtext printed below the Sochi Marine Passenger Terminal on the back of the note, shows the numeral “100” printed repeatedly in a line.
back side
Security features checked by tilting a banknote
Hologram
The hologram comprises the stylized image of a burning flame made up of numerous fine metallic lines. The effect of a flickering flame is visible when viewed from different angles. The microtext “СОЧИ-SOCHI” appears in the upper part of the flame.
Hidden multi-coloured image
When the note is tilted, the four overlapping rhombuses, initially monochrome, reveal the hidden multi-coloured image of the stylized Olympic torch and the rhombuses that shift in colour. The colour-shifting effect is noticeable in both the elements when the note is tilted or rotated.
front side
Optically variable magnetic ink (OVMI)
When the note is tilted the bird’s colour changes gradually from golden to green, while the bird’s plumage shifts from negative to positive.
back side
Security features checked by tactile effect
Raised relief
The text “БИЛЕТ БАНКА РОССИИ” (Bank of Russia Banknote), a special feature for the visually impaired, has a raised relief well felt by touch.
Raised relief
The text “БИЛЕТ БАНКА РОССИИ” (Bank of Russia Banknote), a special feature for the visually impaired, has a raised relief well felt by touch.
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Under IR light
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Under UV light
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Department responsible for publication: Cash Circulation Department
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Last updated on: 02.11.2021