RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

A rechargeable battery includes: an electrode assembly including a first electrode, a second electrode, and a separator between the first electrode and the second electrode; a case connected to the first electrode to house the electrode assembly and including an opening to expose the electrode assembly; a cap plate coupled with the case to cover an outer region of the opening and including a through-hole to expose a center region of the opening; and a terminal plate bonded to and insulated from the cap plate to cover the through-hole and connected to the second electrode, and the outer surface of the case has a first protrusions- and-depressions shape.