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Currency of Kyrgyzstan: Kyrgystani Som

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Kyrgystani Som · KGS · National

Kyrgystani Som
ISO KGS · KYRGYZSTAN
Kyrgystani Som
ISO codeKGS
Monetary authorityNational Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
KGS
ISO 4217 code
Currency identifier
1
Currencies with an official role
National
KGS
Display identifier
ISO code used where a standalone symbol is not shown
Time-sensitive
Exchange-rate context
Check the rate date and source
CurrencyKyrgyzstani Som
ISO codeKGS
Largest note5,000 som
Largest coin10 som
Current note seriesCurrent National Bank som family

Who Issues Kyrgystani Som in Kyrgyzstan

The Kyrgystani Som (KGS) is administered as a national currency in Kyrgyzstan, not as a unit of a regional currency union. Its displayed ISO code is KGS, while its ISO 4217 numeric identifier is 417.

Monetary authority for the Kyrgystani Som sits domestically with National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic. In Kyrgyzstan, KGS is therefore governed through a national framework, not by an external currency issuer.

Currency architectureNational
Primary currencyKyrgystani Som (KGS)
Monetary authorityNational Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic

Exchange Rate for KGS

For Kyrgyzstan, the useful benchmark is a dated KGS observation with its currency pair stated explicitly. Provider spreads, card charges and commissions can still change the amount actually paid. The result is the reference observation clearly bounded.

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For a KGS comparison in Kyrgyzstan, match both the currency pair and the observation date before comparing reference rates. Provider spreads, card charges and commissions can still change the amount actually paid. That framing makes the timing of the observation visible.

Banknotes and Coins

Banknotes

The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic explicitly lists current banknotes of 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000, 2,000 and 5,000 som.

20 som
50 som
100 som
200 som
500 som
1,000 som
2,000 som
5,000 som

Coins

The same current-currency page lists circulation coins of 50 tyiyn and 1, 3, 5 and 10 som.

50 tyiyn
1 som
3 som
5 som
10 som

Frequently Asked Questions

What currency is used in Kyrgyzstan?

The Kyrgystani Som (KGS) is the national currency of Kyrgyzstan. National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic is responsible for the domestic monetary framework.

Who manages the currency system in Kyrgyzstan?

National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic is the main monetary authority identified for Kyrgyzstan.

Are the exchange rates for Kyrgyzstan real-time?

For the Kyrgystani Som (KGS), where the pair is supported, the displayed conversion comes from the latest available reference observation and is date-stamped. That makes it a reference value rather than a guaranteed transaction rate. This gives 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

For Kyrgyzstan, institutional currency facts are checked against National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic or the applicable monetary-system authority. The KGS identity follows ISO 4217, and the exchange-arrangement classification for Kyrgyzstan is cross-checked against the IMF framework. A dynamic KGS observation for Kyrgyzstan, when available, is kept separate from those institutional facts and shows its own date and provider.

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Exchange-rate note: the KGS converter for Kyrgyzstan 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.