South Ossetian Zarin
| Зæрин (Ossetian) | |
|---|---|
A 20 Zarin Coin issued in 2013 commemorating South Ossetian Independence | |
| ISO 4217 | |
| Code | none |
| Unit | |
| Plural | Zariny (ЗæринЫ) |
| Denominations | |
| Banknotes | 100 Zarin |
| Coins | 20, 25, 35, 50, 100 Zarin |
| Demographics | |
| User(s) | South Ossetia (alongside Russian ruble)
Russia (Only in North Ossetia, alongside Russian ruble) Abkhazia (Uncommon, alongside Russian ruble and Abkhazian apsar) |
| Issuance | |
| Central bank | National Bank of the Republic of South Ossetia |
| Mint | Moscow Mint |
| Website | www |
| Valuation | |
| Pegged with | 1 Z = ₽ 10 |
The Zarin (Ossetian: Зæрин) is one of the two official currencies of South Ossetia, alongside the Russian ruble. So far, coins in denominations of 20, 25, 35, 50, and 100 Zarin have been issued along with a 100 Zarin banknote in 2025. While the coins and banknotes are legal tender in the Republic of South Ossetia, their usage is limited, and they are mostly made for collectors. In South Ossetia, the Russian ruble is used in practice. The first Zarin coins were introduced in 2013.
The name derives from the Ossetian word for gold, Zarin, which itself is derived from the Persian word "Zari" meaning gold or golden.
The National Bank of the Republic of South Ossetia is responsible for the Zarin coins, and they have issued several series of coins, including one commemorating Red Army soldiers from the Great Patriotic War and another showing local Ossetian churches.
20, 25, 35 Zarin coins are made of silver; and 50, 100 Zarin coins are made of gold. The Zarin is legal tender in Russia, South Ossetia and Abkhazia.