Front side
Jusup Balasagyn - poet, scientist, thinker, who lived in the 11th century.
Back side
Mount Sulaiman-Too.

Banknote sample 2017
Unlike other banknotes, the banknote is vertical, commemorative and was put into circulation with a limited circulation.
Front side
The semi-mythical hero of the epic Manas.
Back side
Peak Khan Tengri, a golden eagle and a symbol denoting the female deity of the Turkic peoples Umai-ene.

Banknote sample 2009
Front side
Kyrgyz Soviet actor Suimenkul Chokmorov (1939-1992)
Back side

Kyrgyz Range

Coins of Kyrgyzstan

The coins came out in denominations of 1 tyiyn, 10 tiiyn, 50 tiiyn, 1 som, 3 som and 5 som. Put into circulation on January 1, 2008.
The 1st tyyn coin is a collector's coin and came out with a circulation of 94,000 copies.
The new money was made in the Mint of Kazakhstan. The cost of minting coins amounted to 250 million soms, which did not exceed the face value of paper banknotes. The circulation was 60 million.
The coins are made of steel, the tyiyns are covered with brass, and the soms are covered with nickel.
On coins of 1, 10 and 50 tyiyn, a tulip is depicted, and on coins of 1, 3 and 5 soms, the image of the national vessel for the koumiss drink is used.

Circulating Coins

Coins in denominations of 10 and 50 tyiyns, 1, 3, 5 soms were put into circulation in January 2008. In December 2009, a 10 som coin was issued. Coins of 10 and 50 tyiyns are almost never found in circulation.
Circulation coins are made by coating the steel core with brass (for coins with a face value of 10 and 50 tyiyn) and nickel (for coins with a face value of 1, 3, 5 and 10 soms). Collectible coin with a face value of 1 tyiyn is made of brass.
On coins of 1, 10, 50 tyiyn denominations, an image of a flower is used, which is one of the most famous and beautiful ornamental elements that have been found in Kyrgyz applied art since ancient times.
On coins of 1, 3, 5 and 10 som denominations, the image of a traditional Kyrgyz leather vessel kyoker for the national drink koumiss is used. On each kyoker there is a Tumar symbol, presented in the form of a triangle, which was used in various Kyrgyz ornaments.

collectible coins

A coin with a face value of 1 tyiyn was issued only for sets and is not found in circulation.

Commemorative coins

The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has been issuing commemorative and commemorative coins from precious (gold - 100 som and silver - 10 som) and non-precious (copper-nickel alloy - 1 and 5 som) metals since 1995.
As of August 2012, 41 types of coins have been issued, including 8 from copper-nickel alloy, 30 from 925 silver and 3 from 999 gold.
Coins from base metals. Coins with a face value of 1 som are made of copper-nickel alloy, have a mass of 12 g and a diameter of 30 mm. Corrugated edge. Circulation - 5000 pieces of each type.
Silver coins. Coins with a face value of 10 soms are made of silver 925 with gilding of gold 999 with a thickness of 1 micron, have a mass of 28.28 g and a diameter of 38.60 mm. Corrugated edge. Circulation - 1500 pieces of each type.
Golden coins. Coins with a face value of 100 soms are made of 999 gold.

Series "Era of the Kyrgyz Khaganate"

Coin "Great Kyrgyz Khaganate"- the first coin of the "Era of the Kyrgyz Khaganate" series. The main element of the front side of the coin is the Tamga, made of gold, a symbol of the Kyrgyz people, which was mentioned in the Chinese chronicle of the 7th century. In the background there is a stylized map of the primary territory of the Kyrgyz, where they lived before the period of the Great Power, and four galloping horsemen mean the expansion of the borders of the state. At the top of the coin there is an inscription made in the Orkhon-Yenisei runic script, which translates as "Kyrgyz state". The main element of the reverse side of the coin is the state emblem, placed in the center of the image of a stylized golden eagle.

- the main element of the front side of the coin is the image of a Kyrgyz warrior, dressed in combat armor, on horseback. The warrior is a collective image of the Kyrgyz kagan Barsbek, who contributed to the formation and strengthening of the Kyrgyz statehood. In the background, his numerous army is placed, and in the upper part of the coin, in the sky, a cloud is depicted in the form of a leopard's head - an allegorical image of a kagan. The entire composition is framed by the inscription "Barsbek - Khagan of the Kyrgyz" and a fragment of the solar disk, symbolizing the period of prosperity and glory of Barsbek.

Coin "Barsbek - Khagan of the Kyrgyz"- the main element of the front side of the coin is the image of a Kyrgyz warrior, dressed in combat armor, on horseback. The warrior is a collective image of the Kyrgyz kagan Barsbek, who contributed to the formation and strengthening of the Kyrgyz statehood. In the background, his numerous army is placed, and in the upper part of the coin, in the sky, a cloud is depicted in the form of a leopard's head - an allegorical image of a kagan. The entire composition is framed by the inscription "Barsbek - Khagan of the Kyrgyz" and a fragment of the solar disk, symbolizing the period of prosperity and glory of Barsbek. On the reverse side of the coin, in the center of the ornamental disks, there is the coat of arms of the Kyrgyz Republic. Ornamental discs symbolize the sun and movement and are the unifying element of the obverse and reverse side of the coin.

Series "Monuments of History and Architecture of Kyrgyzstan"

Saimaluu-Tash The main plot of the coin "Saimaluu-Tash" is depicted in the form of rock carvings images of a solar man, a mountain goat and a bull carrying a solar disk. A feature of this coin is the color execution of the drawings, which most realistically conveys the images on the surface of the blue-black stone boulder. On the front side the name of the coin is indicated - "Saimaluu-Tash/Saimaluu-Tash", the face value of the coin (10 soms), the fineness and weight of the metal (Ag 925 / 28.28 g). On the reverse side there are rock paintings that stand out very effectively on the matte field of the coin, the name of the series "Kyrgyzstandyn tarikhiy jana architecturelyk estelikteri", the state emblem of the Kyrgyz Republic and the year of issue of the coin (2013).

Saimaluu-Tash The main plot of the coin "Saimaluu-Tash" is presented in the form of rock carvings images of a solar man, a mountain goat and a bull carrying a solar disk. A feature of this coin is the color execution of the drawings, which most realistically conveys the images on the surface of the blue-black stone boulder. The name of the coin is indicated on the front side of the coin - "Saimaluu-Tash/Saimaluu-Tash", the face value of the coin (1 som). On the reverse side there are rock paintings that stand out very effectively on the matte field of the coin, the name of the series "Kyrgyzstandyn tarikhiy jana architecturelyk estelikteri", the state emblem of the Kyrgyz Republic and the year of issue of the coin (2013).

Kumbez Manas

Kumbez Manas The main element of the front side of the coin "Kumbez Manas" is the image of the kumbez "Manas", which is an architectural monument of the Middle Ages of memorial and cult significance. The plot of the coin is covered with memories of the events captured in the epic trilogy "Manas" from the lips of the legendary storyteller - manaschy. In the upper part of the coin there is the name of the coin, in the lower part there are patterns of Kyrgyz applied art and the face value of the coin. On the reverse side of the coin there is the coat of arms of the Kyrgyz Republic, a fragment of the ornament on the Manas kumbez, the name of the series of the coin "Historical and architectural monuments of Kyrgyzstan" in the Kyrgyz language and the year of issue (2014).

Series "Historical Events"

70 years of the Great Victory The main plot of the front side of the silver coin "70 Years of the Great Victory" is the image of a solemn salute in honor of the Great Victory Day with the number "70" from St. George ribbon pad printed. The color image of the fireworks in the form of bright flashes is represented by a hologram, and around the coin are depicted fragments of military operations, the plot of which is taken from the bas-reliefs of the monument to Major General I.V. Panfilov, located at the entrance to the park in Bishkek, named after him. The author is People's Artist of the Kirghiz SSR O.M. Manuilova. On the front side of the coin are also the name of the coin and the denomination. On the reverse side of the coin, against the background of the blue sky, made using the color pad printing method, white doves symbolizing Peace are depicted. In the center of the coin is the coat of arms of the Kyrgyz Republic.

200 years Kurmanjan Datka The silver coin “200 Years of Kurmanjan Datka” depicts a portrait of Kurmanjan Datka, framed by a national ornament with the inscription “Kurmanjan Datka” and indicating the dates of her life. A special feature of this coin is the insertion of 2 Swarovski® crystals that adorn the coin. Also on the front side of the coin is the denomination of the coin (10 soms), the fineness and weight of the metal (Ag 925, 28.28 g). On the reverse side of the coins there is a stylized image of Kurmanzhan Datka on horseback against the background of the sacred Sulaiman Mountain, the name of the coin “Kurmanzhan Datkaga 200 zhyl” in the Kyrgyz language, the state emblem of the Kyrgyz Republic and the year of issue of the coin (2012).

Independent Kyrgyz Republic - 20 years The main plot of the silver coin "Sovereign Kyrgyzstan" is the state symbols. In the foreground of the front side there is an image of the national flag, made of jewelry enamel of red color and gold of the highest standard, against the background of the map of Kyrgyzstan, the hero of the national epic Manas is depicted on horseback. The fineness and weight of the metal (Ag 925/28.28) are indicated on the left side of the coin, and the face value of the coin is on the right side. On the reverse side of the coin there is an image of the state emblem of the Kyrgyz Republic and the year of issue (2011) is indicated.

Series "Red Book of Kyrgyzstan"

Series "National musical instruments"

Komuz On August 21, 2012, in honor of the celebration of the Independence Day of the Kyrgyz Republic, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic put into circulation the cupronickel coin "Komuz" with a face value of 5 soms. The main plot of the front side of the cupronickel coin "Komuz" is the image of a komuz player - a man who masterfully plays the komuz. On the reverse side of the coin there is the coat of arms of the Kyrgyz Republic, the image of national musical instruments, the name of the series "Uluttuk muzykalyk aspaptar" in the Kyrgyz language and the year of issue of the coin (2012). Cupronickel coin with a face value of 5 soms has the quality of "brilliant uncirculated". Diameter: 33 mm. Weight: 14.35 g. Edge: corrugated. Circulation: 3000 pcs.

Series “The World of Our Children”

The world of our children On December 20, 2011, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, within the framework of the International Program of the EurAsEC countries for the issuance and sale of collectible coins made of precious metals, put into circulation a collectible silver coin “The World of Our Children” with a face value of 10 soms. The main plot of the silver coin “The World of Our Children” is the drawing of Asein kyzy Aiym, a student of the 5th “G” class, gymnasium No. 29, Bishkek, the winner of the contest “The World Through My Eyes”. The plot depicts a girl with a flower, a meadow and the sun. The denomination (10 soms), fineness and weight of the metal (Ag 925/31.10 g) are indicated at the bottom of the coin. On the reverse side of the coin there is an image of the coat of arms of the Kyrgyz Republic and the year of issue (2011) is indicated. Circulation 3000 pcs.

Series “The Great Silk Road”

Great Silk Road On December 20, 2011, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, within the framework of the International Program of the EurAsEC countries for the issuance and sale of collectible coins made of precious metals, put into circulation a collectible silver coin "The Great Silk Road" with a face value of 10 soms. The main unifying element of the entire series of collectible coins issued by the Central (national) banks of the EurAsEC countries is the emblem of the EurAsEC organization. The front side of the silver coin "The Great Silk Road" depicts the silhouettes of famous architectural and cultural monuments included in the UNESCO World Heritage List of Cultural Sites. In the foreground of the front side is a stylized route of the Great Silk Road, made of gold of the highest standard, in the background - a map of Eurasia. The fineness and weight of the metal (Ag 925/31.10 g) are indicated on the left side of the coin, and the denomination of the coin (10 som) is indicated below. On the reverse side of the coin there is the state emblem of the Kyrgyz Republic, a caravan going through the mountains, reflected like a mirage on the mirror surface of the coin, and the year of issue (2011).

Series “National customs and rituals of the peoples of the EurAsEC countries”.

Building a yurt On October 1, 2010, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic put into circulation a collection silver coin "Tunduk kotoruu", dedicated to the series "National customs and rituals of the peoples of the EurAsEC countries" with a face value of 10 soms. The collection coin "Tunduk kotoruu" was issued within the framework of the International Program for the Issuance and Sale of Collection Coins from Precious Metals of the EurAsEC Countries. The main unifying element of the entire series of collectible coins issued by the Central (national) banks of the EurAsEC countries is the emblem of the EurAsEC organization. The main plot of the front side of the coin “Tunduk kotoruu” is the process of building a yurt - one of the main traditional rites of the Kyrgyz people. Circulation 3000 pcs.

Series “10th Anniversary of the EurAsEC”

10 years of the Eurasian Economic Community On October 1, 2010, a collection silver coin "10 years of the EurAsEC" dedicated to the series "10 years of the EurAsEC" with a face value of 10 soms was put into circulation on the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic. The collection coin "10 years of the EurAsEC" was issued within the framework of the International Program for the Issuance and Sale of Collectible Coins from Precious Metals of the EurAsEC Countries The main unifying element of the entire series of collectible coins issued by the central (national) banks of the EurAsEC countries is the emblem of the EurAsEC. In the center on the front side of the coin “10 years of the EurAsEC” is the emblem of the EurAsEC, made in colored enamel. The emblem is located against the background of a flower on the petals of which, the sights of the capitals of the EurAsEC countries are depicted. Circulation 2000 pcs.

Series "Legends and fairy tales of the peoples of the EurAsEC countries"

mother deer On October 29, 2009, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic put into circulation a collection silver coin "Mother Deer" of the series "Legends and Tales of the Peoples of the EurAsEC Countries" with a face value of 10 soms. The collection coin "Mother Deer" was issued within the framework of the International Program for the Issuance and Sale of Collection Coins from Precious Metals of the EurAsEC Countries. The main unifying element of the entire series of collectible coins issued by the central (national) banks of the EurAsEC countries is the emblem of the EurAsEC. On the front side of the coin there is a legend about a mother deer from Chingiz Aitmatov's story "The White Steamboat" and the EurAsEC emblem made in colored enamel. Circulation 3000 pcs.

Series "Animal world of the EurAsEC countries"

Golden eagle. Fauna of the EurAsEC countries. Collection coin "Berkut", dedicated to the series "Animal world of the EurAsEC countries" On October 29, 2009, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic put into circulation a collection silver coin "Berkut" of the series "Animal world of the EurAsEC countries" with a face value of 10 soms. The collection coin "Berkut" was issued within the framework of the International Program for the Issuance and Sale of Collection Coins from Precious Metals of the EurAsEC Countries. The main unifying element of the entire series of collectible coins issued by the central (national) banks of the EurAsEC countries is the emblem of the EurAsEC. In the foreground of the obverse side of the coin there is an image of a golden eagle and the EurAsEC emblem made in colored enamel. Circulation 3000 pcs.

Collectible coins dedicated to the works of Chingiz Aitmatov

Coins with a face value of 10 soms are made of 925 silver, have a mass of 28.28 g and a diameter of 38.60 mm.

		Chingiz Aitmatov Commemorative collectible coins "Ch. Aitmatov", "Jamilya", "First teacher", "Mother's field", "Farewell, Gulsary!" and "White Ship" are devoted to the works of the world-famous Kyrgyz writer Chingiz Aitmatov, who is one of the most widely read contemporary writers in the world. His works have been translated into more than 170 languages ​​of the world, published in more than a hundred countries with a total circulation of over 60 million copies. They have become an integral part of the process of education and upbringing of society, they have entered the programs of schools and universities in many countries of the world. Coins in circulation since May 4, 2009, have the status of an official means of payment in the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic. The coins are issued in single boxes and in a set of all six coins. Each coin is accompanied by a certificate and a booklet with a description. Circulation 2000 pcs.
		Jamila Circulation 3000 pcs.
		First teacher Circulation 3000 pcs.
		mother field Circulation 3000 pcs.
		Farewell, Gyulsary! Circulation 3000 pcs.
		white steamer Circulation 3000 pcs.

Series "Capitals of the EurAsEC countries"

Bishkek On December 18, 2008, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic put into circulation a collection silver coin "Bishkek" of the series "Capitals of the EurAsEC Countries" with a face value of 10 soms. The commemorative collection coin "Bishkek" of the series "Capitals of the EurAsEC countries" was issued within the framework of the International program for the issuance and sale of collection coins from precious metals of the EurAsEC countries. The main unifying element of the entire series of collectible coins issued by the central (national) banks of the EurAsEC countries is the emblem of the EurAsEC. The main plot of the obverse side of the coin is the architectural buildings of the city against the backdrop of mountains. In the foreground there is a sculptural image of the equestrian statue of Manas and the emblem of the EurAsEC made in colored enamel. In the foreground of the reverse side of the coin is the coat of arms of the Kyrgyz Republic on a relief background of the globe, which is part of the emblem of the EurAsEC. Circulation 2500 pcs.

Collection coin "Shanghai Cooperation Organization"

Shanghai Cooperation Organization On April 2, 2007, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic put into circulation a collection coin "SCO", dedicated to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. The coin is minted from sterling silver and has an international "proof" quality. The coin has the status of an official means of payment on the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic. In the foreground of the front side of the coin is the emblem of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, made in colored enamel: an image of the globe, on which the territory of the member countries of the organization is marked. In the upper part of the coin there is a circular inscription "KYZMATTASHUUNUN SHANGHAI UYUMU" ("Shanghai Cooperation Organization"). At the bottom of the coin there is a stylized image of a Kyrgyz yurt tunduk, which personifies the unity of the peoples of Kyrgyzstan. On the left side of the coin are the weight and fineness of the metal (Ag 925/28.28), on the right side - the face value of the coin. The main compositional motif of the reverse side of the coin is the coat of arms of the Kyrgyz Republic. In the center of the emblem, against the background of the lake and the spurs of Ala-Too, over which the sun rises, there is an image of a white falcon with outstretched wings, symbolizing the freedom and independence of Kyrgyzstan. At the bottom of the coin is the year of issue of the coin (2007). Circulation 1000 pcs.

Series "Kyrgyzstan on the Great Silk Road"

		Burana Tower Below is the Burana tower, below it is the inscription "BURANA"; on the right is the denomination “1 som”; around the circle ornamental rim. December 18, 2008 Circulation 5000 pcs.
		Burana Tower Obverse: at the top on the silhouette of the map of Kyrgyzstan, the routes of the Great Silk Road are highlighted. Below is the Burana tower, below it is the inscription "BURANA"; on the right is the denomination “10 som”; around the circle ornamental rim. May 4, 2005 Circulation 1500 pcs.
		Tash-Rabat Obverse: at the top on the silhouette of the map of Kyrgyzstan, the routes of the Great Silk Road are highlighted. Below Tash-Rabat, under it - the inscription "TASHRABAT"; on the right is the denomination “1 som”; around the circle ornamental rim. December 18, 2008 Circulation 5000 pcs.
		Tash-Rabat below Tash-Rabat, under it - the inscription "TASHRABAT"; on the right is the denomination “10 som”; around the circle ornamental rim. April 2, 2007 Circulation 1500 pcs.
		Obverse: at the top on the silhouette of the map of Kyrgyzstan, the routes of the Great Silk Road are highlighted; below the Uzgen architectural complex, under it - the inscription "ОЗГУН ARCHITECTURALIK ESTELIKTERI"; on the right is the denomination “1 som”; around the circle ornamental rim. December 18, 2008. Circulation 5000 pcs.
		Uzgen architectural complex. Obverse - at the top on the silhouette of the map of Kyrgyzstan, the routes of the Great Silk Road are highlighted; below the Uzgen architectural complex, under it - the inscription "ОЗГУН ARCHITECTURALIK ESTELIKTERI"; on the right is the denomination “10 som”; around the circle ornamental rim. December 18, 2008. Circulation 1500 pcs.
		Obverse - at the top on the silhouette of the map of Kyrgyzstan, the routes of the Great Silk Road are highlighted; below Sulaiman-Too, under it - the inscription "SULAIMAN-TOO"; on the right is the denomination “1 som”; around the circle ornamental rim. Circulation: 5000 pcs. April 20, 2009 Circulation 5000 pcs.
		Obverse - at the top on the silhouette of the map of Kyrgyzstan, the routes of the Great Silk Road are highlighted; below Sulaiman-Too, under it - the inscription "SULAIMAN-TOO"; on the right is the denomination “10 som”; around the circle ornamental rim. April 20, 2009 Circulation 1500 pcs.
		Issyk-Kul below the lake Issyk-Kul, under it - the inscription "YSYK-KOL"; on the right is the denomination “1 som”; around the circle ornamental rim. 2009 Circulation 5000 pcs.
		Issyk-Kul Obverse: at the top on the silhouette of the map of Kyrgyzstan, the routes of the Great Silk Road are highlighted; below the lake Issyk-Kul, under it - the inscription "YSYK-KOL"; on the right is the denomination “10 som”; around the circle ornamental rim. 2009 Circulation 1500 pcs.

Collection coin "60 years of the Great Victory", dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War

60 years of the Great Victory On May 4, 2005, the National Bank put into circulation a collection coin "60 years of the Great Victory" with a face value of 10 soms. Collectible coin dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, minted from sterling silver and has international proof quality. The coin has the status of an official means of payment on the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic. On the front side of the coin there is a figure of a Mother Woman, an Eternal Flame and elements of the Victory memorial complex (authored by People's Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic, sculptor T. Sadykov), in the background - a stylized image of a yurt against the backdrop of the mountain ranges of Kyrgyzstan. On the reverse side of the coins is the coat of arms of the Kyrgyz Republic. In the center of the emblem, against the background of the lake and the spurs of Ala-Too, over which the sun rises, there is an image of a white falcon with outstretched wings, symbolizing the freedom and independence of Kyrgyzstan. At the bottom of the coins is the year of issue of the coin (2005). Circulation 1000 pcs.

Collection coin "Genesis of the Kyrgyz statehood", dedicated to the 2200th anniversary of the Kyrgyz statehood

2200 years of Kyrgyz statehood In accordance with the Resolution of the Board of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 15/1 dated May 6, 2003 "On a series of collectible coins "Kyrgyz statehood", dedicated to the 2200th anniversary of the Kyrgyz statehood and the 10th anniversary of the national currency", on the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic since May 8, 2003, the coins "Genesis of the Kyrgyz statehood" and "10 years of the national currency" with a face value 10 som. The collection coin "Genesis of the Kyrgyz statehood", dedicated to the 2200th anniversary of the Kyrgyz statehood, is minted from sterling silver and has the international quality "proof". The coin has the status of an official means of payment on the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic. On the front side of the coin there are images of archaeological sites of various periods from antiquity to the present, reflecting various eras of the formation and development of the Kyrgyz statehood. A bronze decorative overlay in the form of a tiger's head, a symbol of power, dates back to the 5th-3rd centuries. BC, the period of the birth of the Kyrgyz statehood. The Türgesh coin is the first coin made on the territory of Kyrgyzstan at the beginning of the 8th century AD. The Burana Tower is a unique monument of the history and architecture of Kyrgyzstan in the 11th century, one of the surviving relics of the Great Silk Road. The national flag of the Kyrgyz Republic is a symbol of the modern Kyrgyz state. All elements are depicted on a matte relief surface of decorative forms, which, in combination with the mirror surface of the background, create the feeling of a moving wheel. The unifying element of the composition of the coin is a stylized image of a Kyrgyz yurt made in gold, embodying the unity of the peoples of Kyrgyzstan and the connection of generations. The main compositional motif of the reverse side is the coat of arms of the Kyrgyz Republic. In the lower part framed by the national ornament is the year of issue of the coin (2003). The 10 som coin is made of 925 silver; diameter - 38.60 mm, weight - 28.28 g. Circulation 1000 pcs.

Collection coin "10 years of the national currency", dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the introduction of the national currency

10 years of the national currency In accordance with the Resolution of the Board of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 15/1 dated May 6, 2003 "On the series of collection coins "Kyrgyz statehood", dedicated to the 2200th anniversary of the Kyrgyz statehood and the 10th anniversary of the national currency", on the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic from May 8, 2003, coins "Genesis of the Kyrgyz statehood" and "10 years of the national currency" were put into circulation with a face value 10 som. The collection coin "10 years of the national currency", dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the introduction of the national currency, is minted from sterling silver and has an international proof quality. The coin has the status of an official means of payment on the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic. On the front side of the coin there are images of all coins of sovereign Kyrgyzstan issued over the 10-year history of the national currency and preserving the memory of outstanding milestones in the history of Kyrgyzstan: commemorative gold coins "Manas - 1000" and "Osh -3000", silver coins "Manas - 1000 ", "Khan-Tengri", "Argali" and "Edelweiss". The unifying element of the composition of the front side of the coin is a stylized image of the tunduk of a Kyrgyz yurt made in gold. In the upper part there is an inscription (10 som) indicating the face value of the coin. In the lower part there is a label indicating the purity of the silver and the weight of the coin (Ag 925/28.28). On the reverse side of the coin is the coat of arms of the Kyrgyz Republic. In the center of the emblem, against the background of the lake and the spurs of Ala-Too, over which the sun rises, there is an image of a white falcon with outstretched wings, symbolizing the freedom and independence of Kyrgyzstan. In the center of the coin, framed by a national ornament, there is an inscription "Uluttuk currencyga 10 zhyl" ("10 years of the national currency"). At the bottom is the year of issue of the coin (2003). The 10 som coin is made of 925 silver; diameter - 38.60 mm, weight - 28.28 g. Circulation 1000 pcs.

Collection coins "Argali" and "Edelweiss", dedicated to the International Year of Mountains

		Argali On the front side of the Argali coin, against the background of a surprisingly beautiful, hard-to-reach peak, the Tien Shan argali is depicted - a symbol of courage and nobility of our ancestors. In the upper part of the coins there is an inscription "Tenir-Too" (Sacred Mountains), in the left part - the inscription "Argali" (Ovis Ammon Karelini), and in the lower part the denomination of the coin "10 som" is indicated. On the right side there is a label indicating the weight of the coin and the purity of the silver (Ag 925/28.28). Circulation 1000 pcs.
		Edelweiss On the front side of the "Edelweiss" coin, against the background of a beautiful mountain pyramid covered with snow and ice, there is an image of an edelweiss flower - a symbol of mountains. In the upper part of the coin there is an inscription "TEҢIR-TOO" (Sacred Mountains), on the left - the inscription "AKMAҢDAY. LEONTOPODIUM", and in the lower part the denomination of the coin "10 som" is indicated. On the right side there is a label indicating the weight of the coin and the purity of the silver (Ag 925/28.28). The reverse side of the coins displays the coat of arms of the Kyrgyz Republic and the year of issue of the coin (2002), as well as a circular inscription - "EL ARALIK TOO ZHYLY" (International Year of Mountains). Circulation 1000 pcs.

Collection coin "Khan Tengri" dedicated to the 10th anniversary of independence
Kyrgyz Republic and the International Year of Mountains

Khan Tengri The collection coin "Khan Tengri", dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the independence of the Kyrgyz Republic and the International Year of Mountains, is minted from silver and has the international quality "proof". The coin has the status of an official means of payment on the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic. The obverse side of the coin depicts the majestic Khan-Tengri mountain, symbolizing the freedom and independence of the Kyrgyz Republic. The denomination of the coin "10 soms" is indicated at the bottom. On the left side there is a label indicating the weight of the coins and the purity of the silver (Ag 925/28.28). The reverse side of the coin displays the coat of arms of the Kyrgyz Republic, the circular inscription "Egemen Kyrgyz Respublikasyna he zhyl" ("Independent Kyrgyz Republic is 10 years old") and the year of issue of the coin (2001). Circulation 1000 pcs.

Collection coin "Osh", dedicated to the 3000th anniversary of Osh

Collectible coins "Manas" dedicated to the 1000th anniversary of the epic Manas

		1000th anniversary of the epic Manas In commemoration of the 1000th anniversary of the Manas epic, on August 11, 1995, the National Bank issued gold and silver collectible coins into circulation. Collection coins "Manas -1000" are the first coins in the history of the independent Kyrgyz Republic. They are minted from gold and silver, mined in independent Kyrgyzstan, and have the international quality "proof". On the front side of the coins there is an image of Manas galloping on a horse in combat armor against the background of a relief number 1000. The compositional solution reflects the image of Manas, carried in the memory of the Kyrgyz people through many centuries as a symbol of unity and steadfastness. The horseman holds a spear in his left hand not in a combat position, which emphasizes the peaceful nature of the defending hero. This is evidenced by the inscription in the upper part of the coins - "Aikol Manas", which means "Magnanimous Manas". On the reverse side of the coins there is the coat of arms of the Kyrgyz Republic and the year of issue of the coins framed by the national ornament. In the center of the emblem, against the background of the lake and the spurs of Ala-Too, over which the sun rises, there is an image of a white falcon with outstretched wings, symbolizing the freedom and independence of Kyrgyzstan. Diameter -22 mm, weight - 6.22 g Reverse: coat of arms of Kyrgyzstan; at the bottom on the national ornament, the year of minting "1995". Circulation: 1000 pcs.
		1000th anniversary of the epic Manas The 10 som coin is made of 925 silver; diameter - 38.60 mm, weight - 28.28 g. Circulation: 5000 pcs.

The Kyrgyz som (KGS) is the state currency of Kyrgyzstan. We can say that the som became one of the first national currencies that appeared in the post-Soviet space: the monetary unit was put into circulation by the Kyrgyz National Bank in the first half of 1993. Another feature of the Kyrgyz som is that it has the lowest cumulative level inflation among all the national currencies of the CIS in the entire history of the Commonwealth.

As of 2010s The state currency of Kyrgyzstan is represented by paper banknotes having the following denominations: 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000 and 5000 soms. also in money circulation there is still a small number of banknotes of the previous issue series. One som consists of 100 tyiyns, which are issued in the form of coins in denominations of 10 and 50 (moreover, such banknotes are extremely rare in everyday circulation).

With what currency to go to Kyrgyzstan?

Going on a trip to Kyrgyzstan, you can safely take Russian rubles with you. On the territory of the republic, they can be both freely exchanged for local soms, and directly paid in rubles. Of course, the Russian state currency does not have an official status in Kyrgyzstan, but in small shops, markets and many other private establishments, rubles are quite readily accepted. The US dollar can also be attributed to the running currencies, which is freely changed here, and sometimes accepted for payment. Slightly less popular in Kyrgyzstan is the euro currency.

Kyrgyzstan: currency - exchange rate against the dollar

If we talk about the global dynamics of fluctuations in the exchange rate of the som against the US dollar, it can be noted that such a currency ratio remained relatively stable throughout the entire period of the existence of the Kyrgyz currency, having experienced only a few sharp jumps (including in 2008-2099 against the backdrop of the global financial crisis) . For autumn 2015 official rates exchanges were:

• 1 US dollar equaled 66.55 KGS
• In turn, for 1 Kyrgyz som they gave 0.02 US dollars (at the same time, respectively, 1.50 dollars for 100 KGS).

The information is provided according to the data of the Russian Central Bank.

Kyrgyzstan currency exchange

The most favorable exchange rate for rubles or another currency for soms can in most cases be found at exchange offices. Banks, as a rule, offer a less favorable RUB/KGS ratio, and the worst exchange rate is traditionally found at the airport, which is typical for most post-Soviet countries. You can also get soms at an ATM using bank card, open both in rubles and in foreign currency.

“Travelers who have already visited Kyrgyzstan often say that it does not make sense to bring dollars or euros into the country (if you first exchange rubles for them). It is easier and more profitable to travel to Kyrgyzstan with rubles.”

Course "Currency of Kyrgyzstan - ruble"

Throughout 2015, the exchange rate of the Kyrgyz national currency against the Russian ruble experienced repeated (however, not so serious) fluctuations due to the unstable economic and political situation in Russia and the world. "Peak races" occurred at the beginning of February, mid-February and the end of August.

As of September 2015, the official exchange rates of the ruble to the som and the som to the ruble were:

• 0.99 rubles for 1 Kyrgyz som
• 1.01 soms for 1 Russian ruble (rates of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation).

That is, as of the fall of 2015, the rates of these two currencies have stabilized and correlated almost 1 to 1.

Exchange rate in Kyrgyzstan

As in most countries, exchange rates in Kyrgyzstan may vary depending on the region, place of exchange (bank / private "exchanger") and other factors. Do not forget that when exchanging currencies at an ATM, you will encounter a higher commission compared to exchange operations in commercial outlets and bank branches. You can find out the current exchange rates of the main world currencies (including the ruble) in the Kyrgyz Republic in the "Currency exchange rates" section of the Sravni.ru project. Also, such information is available on the official website of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan (there is a Russian version).

Currency mortgages of residents of Kyrgyzstan will be transferred to the national currency

The currency of the inhabitants of Kyrgyzstan will be transferred to national currency. This is a step of the state towards foreign currency borrowers, since with the growth of the exchange rate and the devaluation of the national currency, the timely repayment of the principal and interest has become difficult for many residents of the republic. According to Adylbek Kasymaliev, Minister of Finance, citizens of the country can take part in the program, the amount of which does not exceed $40,000. And the registration of the loan dates back to 01.07.2015.

According to analytical data on the real estate market of Kyrgyzstan, this amount is the average price for 1-2 sq. km. The exchange rate is also favorable - 62.14 soms. At the moment, the US dollar exchange rate fluctuates between 73-76 soms per 1 c.u.

Chart and forecasts for the RUBKGS exchange rate

At the moment on foreign exchange market the trend towards devaluation of the som persists.

Since the financial sector of the region is significantly influenced by the economy Russian Federation, the financial crisis in the Russian Federation caused destabilization and significant fluctuations in the exchange rate in the country. At the moment, there is some stabilization of the situation. Thus, according to the statistics on RUBKGS, the moving average over the past 30 days is unchanged - 1.0461. The growth of the ruble is expected from June 2016, the forecasted rate according to the Holt model on 14.07.2016 is 1.1417.

Dynamics of the exchange rate of the Kyrgyz som

The situation with the Kyrgyz som remains unstable. There is a devaluation of the national currency, however, the growth of inflation is also slowed down (in 2014 - 10.5%, in 2015 - 3.5%). According to the data Central Bank for 100 soms you can buy 97 rubles of the Russian Federation. By the summer, stable but insignificant growth and strengthening of the country's national currency is expected. Kyrgyzstan is one of the first post-Soviet countries to use its own currency. However, the standard of living of the population and the country's economy are still going through difficult times.

Advice from Sravni.ru: When changing currency in the street "exchangers" in Kyrgyzstan, do not forget to carefully check and count banknotes - cases of currency fraud in the country are not something out of the ordinary.

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Som has become the Kyrgyz currency since 1993, some time after the collapse of the USSR. Until 1993, only the Soviet ruble was used in circulation on the territory of Kyrgyzstan.

One som includes 100 tiyn (tiyin). The Kyrgyz som is denominated only in the form of banknotes in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000 soms.

Despite the fact that in Kyrgyzstan the official currency (som) is the only possible means of payment, upon arrival in the country, you can notice that the calculation is also possible as in Russian rubles, as well as in US dollars and euros. Kyrgyzstan became the first state in the CIS, which approved its own currency.

Kyrgyzstani som is the official currency of the Kyrgyz Republic. Bank code– KGS. 1 som is equal to 100 tyiyns. Denominations of current banknotes: 5 thousand, 1 thousand, 500, 200, 100, 50 and 20 soms. Coins: 10, 5, 3 and 1 som, as well as 50, 10 and 1 tyiyn. At the same time, a coin of 1 tyiyn was issued exclusively for collectors, and is not used in circulation.

On the front side of the 20 som banknote there is a portrait of the Kyrgyz poet and improviser-akyn of the late 19th - early 20th century Togolok Moldo, and on the back - the mausoleum of Manas, the legendary hero who united the Kyrgyz. For 50 soms - Kurmanjan Datka (“mother of the nation”, leader of the Altai Kirghiz of the 19th century) and the architectural complex Uzgen, which includes a mosque and a mausoleum of the Karakhanid dynasty, which ruled from the 9th to the 12th centuries. On 100 soms, the folk akyn of the late 19th - early 20th century Toktogul Satylganov and the dam of the Toktogul hydroelectric power station on the Naryn River are depicted. For 200 soms - the Kyrgyz poet of the first half of the 20th century Alykul Osmonov and Lake Issyk-Kul. On 500 soms - a Kyrgyz poet and manaschi - a wandering narrator of the epic Sayakbai Karalaev, who lived in the first half of the 20th century. And on the back - the Manas mausoleum, but from a different angle, when compared with a banknote of 50 soms. The 1,000 som depicts the Turkic poet of the era of the Karakhanids, who lived in the 11th century, Zhusup Balasagyn and the sacred mountain of the Kyrgyz in Osh, Sulaiman-Too, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. For 5,000 soms - a Kyrgyz actor, People's Artist of the USSR Suimenkul Chokmorov, and on the reverse side is depicted the Kyrgyz Range - one of the Tien Shan mountain ranges, which limits the Chui Valley from the south.

On the obverse of the coins there is the state emblem and the year of issue. On the reverse - the denomination in the national floral ornament.

The territory of modern Kyrgyzstan has been inhabited since ancient times. The unification of the tribes and the creation of the first state - Parkan - dates back to the 3rd century BC. At the same time, Chinese chronicles of the 2nd century BC say that the gold and silver mined in the region was used to make jewelry, and not to mint coins.

In the V century there is a transition of nomadic tribes to a settled way of life. From the middle of the 9th to the beginning of the 10th century, the Kyrgyz Khaganate covered Southern Siberia, Mongolia, Baikal, the upper reaches of the Irtysh, and part of Kashgaria. The first own Kyrgyz coins found by archaeologists belong to this period. However, in the XI-XII centuries, the ancient state fell into decay, and its possessions were reduced to Altai and Sayan.

In the 19th century, the lands of ethnic Kyrgyz became part of the Kokand Khanate. And in the second half of the same century, Russian expansion begins. In 1855-1863, the territory of modern northern Kyrgyzstan was conquered from the Kokand Khanate by the detachments of Colonel Chernyaev and became part of the Russian Empire. The final accession to Russia took place in 1876. From that moment on, the main currency for many decades was first the Russian, and then the Soviet ruble.

The Kyrgyz Republic gained its independence in 1991, and the decision to create its own national currency was made on May 10, 1993. Money was exchanged at a ratio of 200 to 1.

Today, Kyrgyzstan is one of the poorest Central Asian countries, which is still dominated by Agriculture over industry. More than a million Kyrgyz are forced to go abroad to work, primarily to Russia. Share of GDP, per capita, does not exceed 2.5 thousand US dollars, which is approximately four times lower than the level of other most successful former socialist countries. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan is rich in minerals: it exports gold, mercury, uranium, natural gas and electricity.

The economy of the republic shows extreme instability up to the present time. The country has a high external debt, a negative balance of payments. Adverse investment climate persists due to political instability.

For the spring of 2012, the exchange rate of the som is 46.9 per dollar or 62.44 per euro. 1 som can be bought for 0.64 Russian rubles. At the same time, it should be noted that no denomination was carried out in Kyrgyzstan, these quotes are not the result of “cutting off zeros”.

Thus, we can say that today the country is at the initial stage of economic transformation, its future depends on the course it will follow in the future.

As for cash currency, Kyrgyz soms can be changed at banks in central cities or at exchange offices. In many cases, market traders are willing to accept foreign currency even though it's illegal. The banking sector of Kyrgyzstan is not developed, therefore, to pay bank cards problematic.

You can find out interesting facts about its history, about the exchange rate against the ruble, and also about whether it will be easy for a tourist to exchange currency and how best to do it when traveling around Kyrgyzstan, by reading this article.

The history of the origin of the currency

Kyrgyzstan became the first country of the former USSR, which approved its national currency - the Kyrgyz som, which currently has the lowest value. The idea of ​​its creation arose after the changes that took place in the former Soviet state. There were no agreements between them, which contributed to the introduction of their own banknotes. The currency of Kyrgyzstan is very young, the som turned 20 only in 2013. On this occasion, a landmark event was held in the republic - the celebration of the Day of the introduction of the national in the republic was issued in 4 stages, as a result of which their level of security gradually increased. A study was also conducted, as a result of which the exchange rate was chosen - 200 rubles for one som. In branches of Sberbank and in national bank exchange offices were opened, where any citizen (resident) of the republic could once exchange ruble cash. After that, the som became the only means of payment approved at the legislative level.

Why "catfish"?

The word "som" is of Turkic origin and means "ruble". The money sample of 1938 was nominally designated as “som”, and the name “tyiyn” (1 som is equal to 100 tyiyn) had small change money. Before the currency of Kyrgyzstan was introduced, many sketches of banknotes were considered, for the development of which professional artists were involved. Now sketches can be found at the National Museum of Numismatics of Kyrgyzstan. There was a commission for the selection of sketches. It's no secret that the first impression of the country is formed precisely thanks to appearance her currency.

Where can you exchange currency in Kyrgyzstan?

Currency of Kyrgyzstan - « business card» country, its unique design reflects the national color, sights and cultural heritage. The production of catfish is a creative process, which involves not only artists, but also professionals specializing in the protection of banknotes. The French and English companies are directly involved in printing the currency. When planning a trip, it is worth remembering that the currency of Kyrgyzstan, whose exchange rate against the ruble is currently 6.853 rubles. for 10 soms, is the only one legally allowed for circulation. In Kyrgyzstan, money can be changed everywhere, but the cost of the ruble in the provinces is lower than in the cities. If rubles, dollars and euros are accepted as payment, then the exchange rate will be significantly reduced.

Mobile communications, transport, accommodation and food are still cheap, especially if you travel on your own. On average, the price for one dish ranges from a dollar to two, renting a room is about 10 dollars, a ten-hour ride on a rented bus is about 160 rubles. Despite the fact that the som is the only legal means of payment in Kyrgyzstan, when paying for a hotel or organizing high-altitude tours, in some places payment is required in Russian rubles, euros or US dollars. If you intend to spend your holidays in this country and you need the currency of Kyrgyzstan, you need to remember that it is not worth the risk of changing money on the street. For this, there are points and banks that work full time. Tourism in the country is still poorly developed, but nevertheless, many people visit it in search of adventure and new experiences.