The Official Information 

of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic 

From December 1, 2021 the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic puts into circulation the following collection coins: “30 years of the Commonwealth of Independent States” of the series “Historical events” dedicated to the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Commonwealth of Independent States; and “Thank you for life!” as a sign of appreciation to healthcare workers, law enforcement officers, volunteers and others who have been working to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The main plot of the obverse of the silver collection coin “30 years of the Commonwealth of Independent States” is the image of the CIS emblem. The denomination of the coin “10 Som” is specified at the bottom of the coin. The inscription with the name of the coin “Көз карандысыз Мамлекеттердин Шериктештигине 30 жыл / Содружеству Независимых Государств – 30 лет” (30 years of the Commonwealth of Independent States) is placed around the coin circumference. 

The reverse side of the coin illustrates intertangled lines, symbolizing the roads of cooperation, interaction and development. The coat of arms of the Kyrgyz Republic is depicted in the center of the coin. The bottom of the coin contains the alloy of metal (Ag 925), the weight of the coin (28.28 g) and the year of issue (2021). The inscription “Кыргыз Республикасынын Улуттук банкы / Национальный банк Кыргызской Республики” (National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic) is placed around the coin circumference. 

Specification of collection coin  

“30 years of the Commonwealth of Independent States” 

The main plot of the obverse of the cooper-nickel collection coin “Thank you for life!” are images of representatives of various professions and volunteer who have been working to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic with a threat to their life. 

At the top of the coin, there is a stylized image of a dew and sunrise, symbolizing the awakening nature, dawn and new life. The inscription with the name of coin “Өмүр сакчыларына таазим! / Спасибо за жизнь!” (Thank you for life!) is placed around the coin circumference. The denomination of the coin “1 c” is specified at the bottom of the coin. 

The reverse side of the coin illustrates a stylized tree of united people as a symbol of unity, the universe and life. The coat of arms of the Kyrgyz Republic is depicted at the center of the coin. The inscription “Кыргыз Республикасынын Улуттук банкы / Национальный банк Кыргызской Республики” (National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic) is placed around the coin circumference. The year of issue of the coin (2021) is specified at the bottom of the coin. 

Specification of collection coin  

“Thank you for life!” 

Each collection coin placed in acrylic capsule and packed into a separate box, silver coin with attached certificate. 

The collection coins have the status of the official legal tender in the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic. 

The collection coins are sold in the branches of the National Bank on workdays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, as well as on a website www.numizmat.nbkr.kg.