What currency is used in Abkhazia?

In Abkhazia, the Russian ruble is officially in circulation. All payments in stores, money transfers, and government transactions are made in rubles. Although some tourist spots may accept dollars or euros, the exchange rate for such payments will be extremely unfavorable, so it's best to pay in rubles.

In addition to the ruble, there is a national currency called the apsar, but it is not used as a means of payment and is mainly valuable to collectors.

If you are traveling from Russia, bring rubles with you. If you are traveling from another country and have dollars or euros, it's better to exchange them for rubles while still in Russia, for example, in Sochi or Adler, where the exchange rate is much more favorable than in Abkhazia itself.

You can learn more in our reliable and honest guide in the article Currency and money in Abkhazia.

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