KGSKyrgyzstani SomKyrgyzstani Som (KGS)
The Kyrgyzstani som is Kyrgyzstan's national currency.
- ISO code
- KGS
- Symbol
- с
- Region
- Asia Pacific
- Currency type
- Fiat currency
- Exchange system
- Market-based exchange-rate framework
- Last reviewed
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How KGS works
The Kyrgyzstani som is Kyrgyzstan's national currency.
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic issues KGS and manages the national monetary framework.
- The som was introduced in 1993 after the ruble period.
- It is divided into 100 tyiyn.
Context
Why this currency matters
KGS documents Kyrgyzstan's move from the ruble area to an independent monetary system. It is often compared with neighboring currencies whose similar names can obscure their separate monetary systems.
Monetary framework
Exchange arrangement
Market-based exchange-rate framework
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History timeline
Key dates for KGS
Som introduced
Kyrgyzstan introduced the som as its national currency.
National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic - national currencyNational Bank became issuer
The National Bank assumed responsibility for the new currency system.
National Bank of the Kyrgyz RepublicCoin circulation expanded
National currency coin issues broadened the everyday denomination structure.
National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic - national currency
Usage and economy
How KGS is used
- Domestic prices, accounts and payments in Kyrgyzstan.
- Regional comparisons with KZT, UZS, TJS and CNY.
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Banknotes and coins
KGS currency units
The National Bank documents the banknote series issued for the Kyrgyz som.
The National Bank documents the circulation coins issued for the Kyrgyz som.
One Kyrgyzstani Som unit is recorded with 2 decimal places and uses Tyiyn as its minor unit.
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FAQ
KGS questions
When was the Kyrgyz som introduced?
The Kyrgyzstani som was introduced on May 10, 1993.
What currency did KGS replace?
The som replaced the ruble used during the Soviet and immediate post-Soviet period.
Is KGS the same as TJS?
No. KGS is Kyrgyzstan's som; TJS is Tajikistan's somoni.
Who issues KGS?
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic issues the som.
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