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The official currency of Kazakhstan is the Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT).
The international currency code is KZT.
The tenge was introduced on November 15, 1993, replacing the Soviet ruble.
After gaining independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, Kazakhstan introduced its own national currency — the tenge (KZT) — in 1993.
The first banknotes were issued in denominations of 1, 3, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, and 200 tenge.
In 2006, new banknotes with advanced security features were released.
As of 2025, 1 US dollar equals approximately 470–480 KZT.
Abbreviation: KZT
Symbol: ₸
Subunit: 1 tenge = 100 tiyn (tiyn coins are no longer in circulation)
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The Kazakhstani Tenge is valid only within Kazakhstan.
However, exchange offices or certain banks in Turkey offer KZT buy and sell services.
You can also send money from Kazakhstan to Turkey via PayPorter.
The word “tenge” comes from Turkic languages, meaning “balance” or “measure.”
In 2017, Kazakhstan introduced a new series of banknotes as part of its transition to the Latin alphabet.
Kazakhstan is one of the fastest-developing countries in Central Asia in terms of digital financial infrastructure.
Last Uptade: April 2026
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