Cash usage
The Kyrgyzstani som replaced the ruble in 1993 and remains the national cash unit. The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic is the source for the currency's issue history and denominations.
Country money guide
Kyrgyzstan Currency Guide
Kyrgyzstan uses the Kyrgyzstani som (KGS) as its national currency. The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic is responsible for the currency system and issuance.
Currency overview
Kyrgyzstani Som in Kyrgyzstan
CurrencyKyrgyzstani Som
ISO codeKGS
Central bankNational Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
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Kyrgyzstan uses the som as a national currency with a market-based exchange-rate framework.
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KGS at a glance
CurrencyKyrgyzstani Som
ISO codeKGS
Symbolс
Minor unitTyiyn
Decimal places2
Central bankNational Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
Currency typeOfficial currency
First issuedThe som was introduced as Kyrgyzstan's national currency in 1993.
Money usage guide
Local money guide for Kyrgyzstan
Official use
The Kyrgyzstani som (KGS) is Kyrgyzstan's national currency and local accounting unit.
Currency system
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic issues KGS within an independent national monetary system established in 1993.
Payment environment
Domestic prices and records use KGS; the similar names of neighboring currencies do not make those units interchangeable.
Currency relationships
KGS replaced the ruble after independence and does not have a one-to-one relationship with KZT, UZS or TJS.
Cash and payment habits
Cash, cards and local payments
Mobile and contactless payments
Electronic payment availability depends on the participating bank, merchant and network, particularly outside major urban centers.
Tipping practices
Tipping is a matter of local service practice and the individual bill, not a feature of the som's monetary system.
Exchange tips
Planning a conversion
Country-specific guidance
Keep the KGS code visible when comparing Central Asian currencies, especially where the names som and somoni look similar.
Before exchanging
Compare the final KGS amount from banks, ATMs, cards and authorized exchange providers.
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FAQ
Kyrgyzstan currency questions
What currency is used in Kyrgyzstan?
The Kyrgyzstani som (KGS) is Kyrgyzstan's official currency.
What is the currency code for Kyrgyzstan?
Kyrgyzstan uses the ISO 4217 code KGS.
When was the Kyrgyzstani som introduced?
The som was introduced in 1993 as Kyrgyzstan established its national currency after the Soviet ruble period.
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