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Currency of Kazakhstan: Kazakhstani Tenge

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Kazakhstani Tenge · KZT · National

Kazakhstani Tenge
ISO KZT · KAZAKHSTAN
Kazakhstani Tenge
ISO codeKZT
Monetary authorityNational Bank of Kazakhstan
KZT
ISO 4217 code
Currency identifier
1
Currencies with an official role
National
KZT
Display identifier
ISO code used where a standalone symbol is not shown
Time-sensitive
Exchange-rate context
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CurrencyKazakhstani Tenge
ISO codeKZT
Largest note₸20,000
Largest coin₸200
Current note seriesSaka Style series in transition with earlier valid notes

Who Issues Kazakhstani Tenge in Kazakhstan

In Kazakhstan, the Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT) sits within a nationally administered monetary system led by National Bank of Kazakhstan. Its ISO 4217 numeric identifier is 398.

In Kazakhstan, National Bank of Kazakhstan manages the monetary framework for the Kazakhstani Tenge in Kazakhstan. KZT is therefore a nationally administered currency rather than an externally issued unit. That keeps the monetary framework distinct from the conversion quote.

Currency architectureNational
Primary currencyKazakhstani Tenge (KZT)
Monetary authorityNational Bank of Kazakhstan

Exchange Rate for KZT

For reference-rate use in Kazakhstan, the useful benchmark is a dated KZT observation with its currency pair stated explicitly. Provider spreads, card charges and commissions can still change the amount actually paid. That preserves the timing of the observation visible.

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For the Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT), compare like with like by using the same pair and roughly the same observation time. Reference observations are benchmarks, not guaranteed retail transaction prices.

Banknotes and Coins

Banknotes

The National Bank of Kazakhstan is transitioning to the Saka Style banknote series while earlier legal-tender notes continue during their stated circulation periods. The denomination structure runs from ₸200 through ₸20,000.

₸200
₸500
₸1,000
₸2,000
₸5,000
₸10,000
₸20,000

Coins

Kazakhstan's circulation coin set contains ₸1, ₸2, ₸5, ₸10, ₸20, ₸50, ₸100 and ₸200.

₸1
₸2
₸5
₸10
₸20
₸50
₸100
₸200

Frequently Asked Questions

What currency is used in Kazakhstan?

When using the KZT reference, the Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT) is the national currency, with National Bank of Kazakhstan responsible for the domestic monetary framework. This keeps the timing of the observation visible.

Who manages the currency system in Kazakhstan?

National Bank of Kazakhstan is the main monetary authority identified for Kazakhstan.

Are the exchange rates for Kazakhstan real-time?

In practical currency use for Kazakhstan, the tool requests the latest available reference observation for supported pairs and reports the date attached to that observation. That makes it a reference value rather than a guaranteed transaction rate. That keeps the monetary framework distinct from the conversion quote.

Data note: Figures marked with * are sourced from external institutions or data providers and may change after publication. Exchange rates, payment statistics and other time-sensitive figures are provided for general reference and may not reflect current market, bank, card-network or transaction rates. DigifyWorld aims to use reliable sources and keep information current, but cannot guarantee that all data is complete, real-time or 100% accurate. Check the cited source or relevant monetary authority when making financial decisions.

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Sources & methodology

Institutional facts are checked against National Bank of Kazakhstan and the monetary framework applicable to Kazakhstan. KZT is identified under ISO 4217, and any dated conversion observation is presented independently of the monetary-system description. This keeps the observation easy to date.

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Exchange-rate note: the KZT converter for Kazakhstan requests a supported reference-rate source and displays the observation date. If no supported observation is available, the converter shows that a reference rate is unavailable instead of estimating one.