Monetary Base (narrow definition)
21 October 2005
Press release
The External and Public Relations Department of the Bank of Russia announces that the monetary base (narrow definition) equalled 2013.8 bn. rubles as of October 17, 2005, against 1986.6 bn. rubles as of October 10, 2005.
The monetary base (narrow definition) consists of the currency issued by the Bank of Russia (including cash in vaults of credit institutions) and required reserves balances on ruble deposits with the Bank of Russia.
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