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The official currency of Kyrgyzstan is the Kyrgyz Som (KGS).
The international currency code is KGS.
The Kyrgyz Som replaced the Soviet ruble in 1993.
After declaring independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, Kyrgyzstan introduced its national currency, the Som (KGS), into circulation on May 10, 1993.
The first banknotes were issued in denominations of 1, 5, 10, and 20 som. Over time, due to economic growth and rising prices, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000, and 5000 som banknotes were also introduced.
Abbreviation: KGS
Symbol: Ⱪ or soms (also represented as KGS)
Subunit: 1 som = 100 tiyin (however, tiyin is no longer in use)
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The Kyrgyz Som is valid only within the borders of Kyrgyzstan.
However, KGS exchange can be done through exchange offices or some banks in Turkey.
It is also possible to send money from Kyrgyzstan to Turkey using PayPorter.
Kyrgyzstan is one of the first countries in Central Asia to adopt digital payment systems.
In 2017, a new plastic-based and durable banknote series was introduced.
The word “Som” means “pure” or “clean” in Turkic languages, reflecting the concept of “pure value.”