Symbolic 200 BRICS Bank Note Unveiled At 2025 Summit Sparks Buzz

HomeNews* A 200-denominated BRICS bank note appeared at the 2025 St. Petersburg forum, generating discussions online.

• The note features flags and national birds of all BRICS member countries as a symbol of unity.
• This bank note is not an official currency, but a symbolic representation only.
• Vladimir Putin displayed the mock-up for the second consecutive year during a Russian-hosted summit.
• BRICS nations remain divided on creating a common currency, with several countries openly rejecting the idea. A 200-denomination BRICS bank note drew attention on social media during the 2025 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in Russia. The note, which displays the flags and national birds of the bloc’s member countries, appeared prominently at the summit.

• Advertisement - The bill is not an actual currency but was used as a symbolic display. Russian President Vladimir Putin has presented similar mock-up notes at past gatherings, including the 2024 BRICS summit in Kazan. The design aims to underscore themes of unity among the BRICS nations.

According to official statements, the bloc has not issued or agreed upon an official BRICS currency. The alliance is still in early planning phases for any joint tender. “Don’t get too excited, it’s just a symbolic BRICS currency!” one commentator posted on X after the image circulated.

Differences remain among member states like India, Brazil, The United Arab Emirates, and South Africa, some of whom have rejected a BRICS-wide currency. Other countries in the group, including Russia, China, and Iran, support the idea, seeking alternatives to the U.S. dollar amid Western sanctions on their economies.

India’s representatives have stated publicly that they do not support the formation of a BRICS currency. Some members believe that efforts by China to advance the currency initiative are intended to further its own global goals.

At present, the symbolic 200-denominated BRICS bank note has no value and cannot be traded or used for payment anywhere. The concept remains under discussion, with no timeline for the creation of a real BRICS currency. For more context on the summit and related developments, see the official St. Petersburg International Economic Forum website.

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