Stages of the National Currency Development 

 

Banknotes of 1993 year issue (First Series) 

 

The first banknotes of 1, 5, 20 Som denominations and the banknotes of 1, 10, and 50 tyiyn denominations as a small coins were issued in spring 1993.  

Face value 

Date of issue  

Size, mm   

Color   

Tyiyn  

1  

10.05.1993  

90 х 70  

Red 

10  

10.05.1993  

90 х 70  

Green  

50  

10.05.1993  

90 х 70  

Blue  

Som  

1  

10.05.1993  

140 х 70  

Red 

5  

10.05.1993  

140 х 70  

Green  

20  

10.05.1993  

140 х 70  

Blue  

 

Banknotes of 19941995 years issue (Second Series) 

 

The second issue of the national currency was followed in 1994-1995 when the banknotes called “the period of formation of public confidence in the national currency” were issued. These banknotes had an improved counterfeit protection than the banknotes of the first issue.  

 

The banknotes of 1993 year issue were gradually withdrawn from circulation and replaced by the banknotes of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 Som denominations of 19941995 years issue. 

Face value (Som) 

Date of issue 

Size, mm 

Color 

1  

11.04.1994  

135 х 65  

Brown-yellow   

5  

11.04.1994  

135 х 65  

Blue-yellow   

10  

28.01.1994  

135 х 65  

Green-yellow  

20  

11.04.1994  

135 х 65  

Ocherous  

50  

29.08.1994  

135 х 65  

Pink-violet   

100  

20.03.1995  

135 х 65  

Yellow-grey   

 

 

Banknotes of 1997, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005 years issue (Third Series) 

 

The third issue of the national currency began in 1997. The banknotes of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 Som denominations were issued gradually. These banknotes have improved security features comparing with the previous issue. The banknotes of high denomination 200, 500, and 1000 Som were issued in 2000.  

 

Face value (Som) 

Date of issue 

Size, mm 

Color 

1  

07.02.2000  

120 х 60  

Brown-green  

5  

17.12.1997  

135 х 65  

Blue  

10  

17.12.1997  

135 х 65  

Green  

20  

15.08.2002  

135 х 65  

Ocherous   

50  

15.08.2002  

145 х 70  

Pink-violet 

100 

15.08.2002  

150 х 72  

Green light-violet   

200 

28.08.2000  

155 х 74  

Yellow   

02.08.2004  

500 

28.08.2000  

160 х 76  

Dark pink 

01.11.2005  

1000 

28.08.2000  

165х78  

Grey-green  

  

 

Circulation coins 

In 2008, the metal circulation coins in denominations of 10, 50 tyiyn and 1, 3, 5, Som were put in circulation. In 2009, circulation coins in denominations of 10 Som were put in circulation, and in 2014 circulation coins in denominations of 10 Som with lettering edge were put in circulation. 

 

Face value    

Date of issue   

Metal   

Diameter,   mm    

Weight, g    

Edge 

Tyiyn 

10 

01.01.2008  

Brass plated steel   

15  

1,3  

Smooth   

50 

01.01.2008  

Brass plated steel   

17  

1,8  

Smooth   

Som  

01.01.2008  

Nickel plated steel   

19  

2,5  

Milled 

01.01.2008  

Nickel plated steel   

21  

3,2  

Milled 

01.01.2008  

Nickel plated steel   

23  

4,2  

Milled 

10 

01.12.2009  

Nickel plated steel   

24,50  

5,4  

Milled 

01.09.2014  

Edge has lettering «Он сом», five-pointed star, «10 СОМ»  

  

 

 

 

 

Banknotes of 2009-2010 years issue (Fourth Series) 

 

The fourth series of the national currency was started in 2009 with denomination 5000 Som. Then the modified banknotes of 20, 50, 100 and 200, 500, 1000 Som denominations were put in circulation. 

The banknotes of the fourth series have the original design and improved security features.  

Face value   (Som)   

Date of issue   

Size, mm   

Color   

20  

01.07.2009  

120 х 58  

Red 

50  

01.07.2009  

126 х 61  

Orange 

100  

01.07.2009  

132 х 63  

Blue  

200  

01.12.2010  

138 х 66  

Yellow 

500  

01.12.2010  

144 х 68  

Violet  

1000  

01.12.2010  

150 х 71  

Grey 

5000  

02.03.2009  

156 х 73  

Green  

 

  

Banknotes of the 2016 year issue (Modified banknotes of the Fourth Series) 

 

The modified banknotes of the IV series of the 2016 years in denominations of 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000 and 5000 Soms were issued in 2017-2018.  

The modified banknotes of the 2016 years issue have:  

- Clearly expressed portrait, made by the classical engraved method.  

- Element Mask. The word “coм” appears on the light (except for 20, 50 and 100 Som banknotes).  

- Year of issue: 2016.  

Face value   (Som)   

Date of issue   

Size, mm   

Color   

20  

20.12.2018  

120 х 58  

Red 

50  

01.03.2017  

126 х 61  

Orange 

100  

01.03.2017  

132 х 63  

Blue  

200  

01.01.2017  

138 х 66  

Yellow 

500  

01.01.2017  

144 х 68  

Violet  

1000  

01.01.2017  

150 х 71  

Grey 

5000  

20.12.2018  

156 х 73  

Green  

 

 

Commemorative banknote in denomination of 2000 Som 

 

The commemorative banknote issued by the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic in celebration of the significant historical events of the country: the 25th anniversary of the independence of the Kyrgyz Republic, 25th anniversary of the establishment of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic and the 25th anniversary of the introduction of the national currency.    

The commemorative banknote has an original design that reflects the history of the formation of the Kyrgyz statehood: from ancient times to the present day and security elements of the latest generation.    

  

ace value   (Som)   

Date of issue   

Size, mm   

Color  

2000  

17.11.2017  

156 х 73  

Blue 

Banknotes of the 2023 year issue (Fifth Series) 

 

The fifth series of banknotes honoring the 30th Anniversary of the national currency reflect the establishment of the Kyrgyz Som: from the coupon notes with familiar security features to the banknotes with high-level security features and enhanced design.  

 

The principal design of new banknotes of the national currency remain a reflection of the historical and cultural heritage of Kyrgyzstan and are unchanged. The portraits of representatives of art and culture have been preserved on the front of the banknotes and notable sides of the republic on the reverse. The main color and size of banknotes also remained unchanged.. 

 

Face value   (Som)   

Date of issue   

Size, mm   

Color   

20  

15.02.2024 

120 х 58 

Red 

50  

15.02.2024 

126 х 61 

Orange 

100  

15.02.2024 

132 х 63 

Blue  

200  

10.05.2023  

138 х 66  

Yellow 

500  

10.05.2023 

144 х 68  

Violet  

1000  

10.05.2023  

150 х 71  

Grey 

5000 

10.05.2024 

156х73 

Green  

 

All national banknotes are legal tender in the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic and are subject to mandatory acceptance regardless of the year of issue.