Circulation coin of 1 Som denomination 

  

 

 

The obverse side of the coin has an image of "kookor", a traditional Kyrgyz leather vessel for the traditional drink - kymyz. Each "kookor" has a symbol of "tumar" in form of triangle that widely uses in various folk arts.   

 

The reverse side of the coin has the Coat of Arms of the Kyrgyz Republic and year of issue.   

 

Technical specifications: 

Denomination 

Date of issue 

Metal 

Diameter 

Weight 

Edge 

1 Som 

01.01.2008 

Nickel plated steel 

19 mm 

2,5 g 

Milled 

 

The circulation coin of 1 Som denomination is the legal tender in the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic.