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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 19941995 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The banknotes of 1993 year issue were gradually withdrawn from circulation and replaced by the banknotes of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 Som denominations of 19941995 years issue.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  

02.08.2004  

500  

28.08.2000  

160 х 76  

Dark pink  

01.11.2005  

1000  

28.08.2000  

165 х 78  

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  

01.09.2014  

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  

5 000  

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  

5 000  

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.   

  

Face 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  

200  

10.05.2023  

138 х 66  

Yellow  

500  

10.05.2023  

144 х 68  

Violet  

1000  

10.05.2023  

150 х 71  

Grey 

 

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.