National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic

Creation date: 2024-05-10

Stages of the National Currency Development

Banknotes of 1993 year issue (First Series)

The first banknotes of 1, 5, 20 Som denominations and the banknotes of 1, 10, and 50 tyiyn denominations as a small coins were issued in spring 1993.

Face value	Date of issue	Size, mm	Color
Tyiyn
1	10.05.1993	90 х 70	Red
10	10.05.1993	90 х 70	Green
50	10.05.1993	90 х 70	Blue
Som
1	10.05.1993	140 х 70	Red
5	10.05.1993	140 х 70	Green
20	10.05.1993	140 х 70	Blue

Banknotes of 1994–1995 years issue (Second Series)

The second issue of the national currency was followed in 1994-1995 when the banknotes called “the period of formation of public confidence in the national currency” were issued. These banknotes had an improved counterfeit protection than the banknotes of the first issue.

The banknotes of 1993 year issue were gradually withdrawn from circulation and replaced by the banknotes of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 Som denominations of 1994–1995 years issue.

Face value (Som)	Date of issue	Size, mm	Color
1	11.04.1994	135 х 65	Brown-yellow
5	11.04.1994	135 х 65	Blue-yellow
10	28.01.1994	135 х 65	Green-yellow
20	11.04.1994	135 х 65	Ocherous
50	29.08.1994	135 х 65	Pink-violet
100	20.03.1995	135 х 65	Yellow-grey

Banknotes of 1997, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005 years issue (Third Series)

The third issue of the national currency began in 1997. The banknotes of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 Som denominations were issued gradually. These banknotes have improved security features comparing with the previous issue. The banknotes of high denomination 200, 500, and 1000 Som were issued in 2000.

Face value (Som)	Date of issue	Size, mm	Color
1	07.02.2000	120 х 60	Brown-green
5	17.12.1997	135 х 65	Blue
10	17.12.1997	135 х 65	Green
20	15.08.2002	135 х 65	Ocherous
50	15.08.2002	145 х 70	Pink-violet
100	15.08.2002	150 х 72	Green light-violet
200	28.08.2000	155 х 74	Yellow
200	02.08.2004	155 х 74	Yellow
500	28.08.2000	160 х 76	Dark pink
500	01.11.2005	160 х 76	Dark pink
1000	28.08.2000	165х78	Grey-green

Circulation coins

In 2008, the metal circulation coins in denominations of 10, 50 tyiyn and 1, 3, 5, Som were put in circulation. In 2009, circulation coins in denominations of 10 Som were put in circulation, and in 2014 circulation coins in denominations of 10 Som with lettering edge were put in circulation.

Face value	Date of issue	Metal	Diameter, mm	Weight, g	Edge
Tyiyn
10	01.01.2008	Brass plated steel	15	1,3	Smooth
50	01.01.2008	Brass plated steel	17	1,8	Smooth
Som
1	01.01.2008	Nickel plated steel	19	2,5	Milled
3	01.01.2008	Nickel plated steel	21	3,2	Milled
5	01.01.2008	Nickel plated steel	23	4,2	Milled
10	01.12.2009	Nickel plated steel	24,50	5,4	Milled
10	01.09.2014	Nickel plated steel	24,50	5,4	Edge has lettering «Он сом», five-pointed star, «10 СОМ»

Banknotes of 2009-2010 years issue (Fourth Series)

The fourth series of the national currency was started in 2009 with denomination –5000 Som. Then the modified banknotes of 20, 50, 100 and 200, 500, 1000 Som denominations were put in circulation.

The banknotes of the fourth series have the original design and improved security features.

Face value (Som)	Date of issue	Size, mm	Color
20	01.07.2009	120 х 58	Red
50	01.07.2009	126 х 61	Orange
100	01.07.2009	132 х 63	Blue
200	01.12.2010	138 х 66	Yellow
500	01.12.2010	144 х 68	Violet
1000	01.12.2010	150 х 71	Grey
5000	02.03.2009	156 х 73	Green

Banknotes of the 2016 year issue (Modified banknotes of the Fourth Series)

The modified banknotes of the IV series of the 2016 years in denominations of 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000 and 5000 Soms were issued in 2017-2018.

The modified banknotes of the 2016 years issue have:

- Clearly expressed portrait, made by the classical engraved method.

- Element Mask. The word “coм” appears on the light (except for 20, 50 and 100 Som banknotes).

- Year of issue: 2016.

Face value (Som)	Date of issue	Size, mm	Color
20	20.12.2018	120 х 58	Red
50	01.03.2017	126 х 61	Orange
100	01.03.2017	132 х 63	Blue
200	01.01.2017	138 х 66	Yellow
500	01.01.2017	144 х 68	Violet
1000	01.01.2017	150 х 71	Grey
5000	20.12.2018	156 х 73	Green

Commemorative banknote in denomination of 2000 Som

The commemorative banknote issued by the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic in celebration of the significant historical events of the country: the 25th anniversary of the independence of the Kyrgyz Republic, 25th anniversary of the establishment of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic and the 25th anniversary of the introduction of the national currency.

The commemorative banknote has an original design that reflects the history of the formation of the Kyrgyz statehood: from ancient times to the present day and security elements of the latest generation.

ace value (Som)	Date of issue	Size, mm	Color
2000	17.11.2017	156 х 73	Blue

Banknotes of the 2023 year issue (Fifth Series)

The fifth series of banknotes honoring the 30th Anniversary of the national currency reflect the establishment of the Kyrgyz Som: from the coupon notes with familiar security features to the banknotes with high-level security features and enhanced design.

The principal design of new banknotes of the national currency remain a reflection of the historical and cultural heritage of Kyrgyzstan and are unchanged. The portraits of representatives of art and culture have been preserved on the front of the banknotes and notable sides of the republic on the reverse. The main color and size of banknotes also remained unchanged..

Face value (Som)	Date of issue	Size, mm	Color
20	15.02.2024	120 х 58	Red
50	15.02.2024	126 х 61	Orange
100	15.02.2024	132 х 63	Blue
200	10.05.2023	138 х 66	Yellow
500	10.05.2023	144 х 68	Violet
1000	10.05.2023	150 х 71	Grey
5000	10.05.2024	156х73	Green

All national banknotes are legal tender in the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic and are subject to mandatory acceptance regardless of the year of issue.