- The law "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic on Banking Legal Relations" was signed by Sadyr Japarov. This law was approved by the Jogorku Kenesh on September 25, 2025.
- The self-ban on credit can only be lifted after 12 hours. This statement was made by the Minister of Digital Development and Innovative Technologies of Kyrgyzstan, Azamat Jamangulov, during a press conference held at the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to him, this 12-hour time frame serves as a kind of "cooling-off period," which is also aimed at protecting against fraudulent actions.
On October 30, in Bishkek, during a press conference, Deputy Chairman of the Board of the NBKR Bektur Aliyev announced the support of commercial banks for the introduction of a self-ban mechanism on obtaining loans for citizens. According to Aliyev, this step is aimed at providing additional protection against risks, including financial ones, that may arise as a result of fraudulent actions. He noted that in the past there have been cases where loans were issued to individuals who were unable
Starting from November 1, 2025, citizens will be able to use the self-restriction function on obtaining loans. This was announced at a press conference on October 30 by the Deputy Chairman of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, Bektur Aliev. The activation of this self-restriction will be carried out through the Tunduk application, and its removal will only be possible 12 hours after activation.
At a press conference on October 29, Deputy Chairman of the National Bank Azat Kozubekov stated that in the coming months, inflation in Kyrgyzstan will be influenced by external factors. Kozubekov emphasized that the current state of the global economy remains uncertain, especially considering fluctuations in energy resource prices, including fuels and lubricants, as well as food prices.
- The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan, according to resolution No. 2025-P-12/55-3-(NPA) dated October 23, 2025, has made changes to 12 regulatory documents of its regulation. These measures aim to align banking legislation with the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic on credit information, as well as to introduce a self-ban on loans.
- During a press conference held on October 29, 2025, in Bishkek, the Deputy Chairman of the National Bank, Azat Kozubekov, announced that the possibility of simplifying the sales process is being considered. He noted that, despite this, when carrying out financial operations, the central bank must adhere to mandatory requirements in the area of AML/CFT. (anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing, as well as the conduct of operations that have signs of suspicious activities -
- As of the end of August 2025, the volume of bank lending in Kyrgyzstan exceeded 447 billion soms, which represents an increase of more than 30%. This information was announced on October 29, 2025, by the Deputy Chairman of the National Bank, Azat Kozubekov, at a press conference in Bishkek. Kozubekov also noted that the deposit base of banks increased by more than 25% during the same period, reaching 741 billion soms.
- In accordance with this document, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has established maximum volumes of collateral in the form of claims on loans that commercial banks can use in the regulator's credit auctions. According to this resolution, claims on loans may amount to:
- During his visit to the numismatic museum of the new administrative building of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, President Sadyr Japarov was informed that the issuance of new banknotes in denominations of 20 and 50 soms will begin on November 17. In addition, the National Bank plans to introduce banknotes in denominations ranging from 100 to 5000 soms in the first half of 2026. The President participated in the ceremonial opening of the new building of the National Bank in Bishkek,
- On this day, Sadyr Japarov participated in the ceremonial opening of the new NBKR complex. The building includes ten different blocks, as well as a specialized storage facility for gold with a capacity of up to 1000 tons, a library, and a history museum.
On October 28, the solemn opening of the new building of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic took place in Bishkek, attended by President Sadyr Japarov. Now the National Bank is located at: Kalyk Akiev Street, 89. The construction of the building took two years, and its area is 22,240 square meters. The complex consists of ten different blocks and is designed to accommodate 300 employees.
On October 28, a ceremonial opening of the new building of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic took place in Bishkek, attended by President Sadyr Japarov. The Deputy Chairman of the NBKR, Melis Attokurov, addressed the press representatives and explained why there was a need to construct a new office complex for the regulator.
- During the event, the president symbolically cut the ribbon, after which he familiarized himself with the new infrastructure of the administrative building. The head of state explored various rooms, including offices, an assembly hall, a museum, and other service areas. It is worth noting that the construction of this facility had been halted for nearly 30 years. However, the work on the new building of the National Bank was resumed after President Japarov visited it in 2023.
On October 28, President Sadyr Japarov inaugurated the new building of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, located at: Kalyk Akiev Street, 89, in Bishkek. The construction of this modern complex took two years, and its total area is 22,240 square meters. The building consists of 10 different blocks.
- Sadyr Japarov opened the new building of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic on October 28. The new building of the NBKR is located at: Kalyk Akiev Street, 89, in Bishkek.
- On October 27, 2025, the Board of the National Bank decided to increase the discount rate (key rate) by 75 basis points, raising it to 10%. This change will take effect on October 28, 2025. The previous rate was 9.25%.
- Two exchange offices in Bishkek were fined. This information appeared in a press release from the National Bank. Each office received a fine of 55,000 soms.
- The punishment affected 24 (twenty-four) citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic, as reported by the press service of the National Bank. Each of the violators was fined 17,500 soms.
- According to information provided by the EAEU statistics department, the external debt of Kazakhstan's banks as of July 1, 2025, has risen to $15.6 billion. Over the year, this figure increased by $1.3 billion, which corresponds to a growth of 9.2%.
- The Kyrgyz Republic is preparing to launch a pilot project for the creation of a national blockchain platform, which will last for 9 months. This was announced on October 24, 2025, in an interview with journalists by Farhat Iminov, head of the Secretariat for the Development of Virtual Assets and Blockchain Technologies under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, during a meeting of the National Council for the Development of this sector. According to Iminov, the necessary blockchain
- As of July 1, 2025, the external debt of the banking system of Russia reached $103.7 billion. At the same time, the debt of other sectors of the country's economy increased by $8.6 billion, totaling $135.7 billion.
At the meeting held on October 24, 2025, the Board of Directors of the Bank of Russia made the decision to lower the key interest rate, marking the fourth consecutive reduction. The rate now stands at 16.5% per annum, which is 0.5 percentage points lower than the previous level. The key interest rate is the minimum percentage at which the Central Bank provides loans to commercial banks and accepts their funds on deposits. Increasing this rate helps combat inflation: more expensive loans lead
- Adjustments have been made to the Action Plan aimed at implementing the State Program for increasing the share of cashless payments in the Kyrgyz Republic for the period from 2023 to 2027. As stated in the resolution signed by the Cabinet of Ministers on October 10, the changes concern the introduction of escrow accounts for real estate transactions and shared construction, the development of infrastructure for cashless payments in trade and services, as well as enhancing the interoperability
- Resolution No. 657, adopted by the Cabinet of Ministers on October 10, 2025, became the basis for the establishment of the Open Joint Stock Company "Green Financing Fund of the Kyrgyz Republic." The Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic acts as the founder and sole shareholder of the new Fund. It has been tasked with:
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan reacted to the sanctions imposed by the European Union concerning two local banks. According to the EU Council Regulation published on October 23, 2025, these banks were included in the sanctions list due to actions by Russia that undermine stability in Ukraine.
1) The banknotes of the Kyrgyz som are made of 100% cotton. The material for the banknote is chosen for a reason. Cotton, unlike regular cellulose paper, withstands more than five thousand folds. In contrast, cellulose paper tears after 80 folds. The lifespan of a cotton banknote ranges from one to a maximum of five years. 2) The lifespan of coins is 5-8 years. Coins with denominations of 1, 3, 5, and 10 soms are made from nickel and steel. The production of coins with denominations of 1, 10,
In commemoration of the 1000th anniversary of the epic "Manas," the National Bank issued gold and silver collectible coins on August 11, 1995.
Since August 28, 2000, the National Bank has issued into circulation the collectible coin "Osh" with a denomination of 100 soms.
Collectible coin "Han-Tengri", dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the independence of the Kyrgyz Republic and the International Year of Mountains, minted from silver and has international "proof" quality. The coin has the status of an official means of payment in the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Collectible coins "Argali" and "Edelweiss," dedicated to the International Year of Mountains, are minted from silver and have international "proof" quality. The coins have the status of official means of payment in the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic. On the obverse side of the "Argali" coin, against the backdrop of an incredibly beautiful, hard-to-reach peak, is depicted the Tian Shan argali - a symbol of courage and nobility of our ancestors. At the
In accordance with the resolution of the Board of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 15/1 dated May 6, 2003, "On the series of collectible coins 'Kyrgyz Statehood', dedicated to the 2200th anniversary of Kyrgyz statehood and the 10th anniversary of the national currency," the coins "Genesis of Kyrgyz Statehood" and "10 years of national currency" with a denomination of 10 soms were put into circulation in the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic
In accordance with the resolution of the Board of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 15/1 dated May 6, 2003, "On the series of collectible coins 'Kyrgyz Statehood', dedicated to the 2200th anniversary of Kyrgyz statehood and the 10th anniversary of the national currency," the coins "Genesis of Kyrgyz Statehood" and "10 years of the national currency" with a denomination of 10 soms were put into circulation in the territory of the Kyrgyz
Since May 4, 2005, the National Bank has put into circulation the collectible coin "60 years of the Great Victory" with a denomination of 10 som.
The collectible coins of the series "Kyrgyzstan on the Great Silk Road" are dedicated to the ancient monuments of the Great Silk Road – the Burana Tower, Tashrabat, the Uzgen architectural complex, Sulaiman Too, and Lake Issyk-Kul, located in the territory of Kyrgyzstan. The routes of the Great Silk Road are highlighted on the silhouette of the map of modern Kyrgyzstan. The main compositional motif on the reverse side of the coins is the coat of arms of the Kyrgyz Republic. The coins
Since April 2, 2007, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has put into circulation a collectible coin "SCO," dedicated to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
Since December 18, 2008, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has put into circulation a collectible silver coin "Bishkek" of the series "Capitals of the Eurasian Economic Union" with a face value of 10 som. The commemorative collectible coin "Bishkek" from the series "Capitals of the Eurasian Economic Union" was issued as part of the International program for the issuance and sale of collectible coins made of precious metals from the countries of
Commemorative collectible coins "Ch. Aitmatov," "Jamilya," "The First Teacher," "Mother's Field," "Farewell, Gulsary!" and "The White Steamship" are dedicated to the works of the world-renowned Kyrgyz writer Chingiz Aitmatov, who is one of the most widely read contemporary authors in the world. His works have been translated into more than 170 languages and published in over a hundred countries, with a total circulation of over 60
Since October 29, 2009, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has put into circulation a collectible silver coin "Berkut" of the series "Wildlife of the EAEU countries" with a nominal value of 10 som.
Since October 29, 2009, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has put into circulation a collector's silver coin "Mother-Deer" from the series "Legends and Tales of the Peoples of the Eurasian Economic Union" with a denomination of 10 som.
Since October 1, 2010, a collectible silver coin "10 years of the Eurasian Economic Union" has been put into circulation in the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic, dedicated to the series “10th anniversary of the Eurasian Economic Union” with a nominal value of 10 soms.
The collector's silver coin “Tündük köterüü” is dedicated to the series “National Customs and Rituals of the Peoples of the Eurasian Economic Union”. Since October 1, 2010, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has put into circulation the collector's silver coin “Tündük köterüü”, dedicated to the series “National Customs and Rituals of the Peoples of the Eurasian Economic Union” with a denomination of 10 som. The collector's coin “Tündük köterüü” was issued as part of the
Since December 20, 2011, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has introduced into circulation a collectible silver coin "Great Silk Road" with a denomination of 10 som as part of the International program of the Eurasian Economic Union countries for the issuance and sale of collectible coins made of precious metals. The main unifying element of the entire series of collectible coins issued by the central (national) banks of the Eurasian Economic Union countries is the emblem of
Since December 20, 2011, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has introduced into circulation a collectible silver coin “The World of Our Children” with a denomination of 10 som as part of the International program of the Eurasian Economic Union countries for the issuance and sale of collectible coins made of precious metals.
Since August 21, 2012, in honor of the celebration of the Independence Day of the Kyrgyz Republic, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has put into circulation a melchior coin "Komuz" with a denomination of 5 soms.
Since August 26, 2013, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has issued a silver coin "Jayran" with a denomination of 10 som in honor of the Independence Day of the Kyrgyz Republic. The main design of the collectible silver coin "Jayran" features an image of two jayran individuals, minted using local gilding technology. At the top of the obverse side of the coin, the name of the coin "Жейрен" is indicated in Kyrgyz, and at the bottom, the Latin name of the
Since August 8, 2012, in honor of the celebration of the Independence Day of the Kyrgyz Republic, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has issued a gold coin with a denomination of 100 som and a silver coin with a denomination of 10 som, dedicated to the 200th anniversary of Kurmanjan Datka. The main design of the gold coin "200 Years of Kurmanjan Datka" features a portrait of Kurmanjan Datka against a background of national ornamentation, the inscription "Kurmanjan
Since August 26, 2013, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has issued silver and copper-nickel coins "Saimaluu-Tash" with a denomination of 10 som and 1 som in honor of the Independence Day of the Kyrgyz Republic. The main design of the silver coin "Saimaluu-Tash" features rock drawings depicting a solar man, a mountain goat, and a bull carrying a solar disk. A distinctive feature of this coin is the colored execution of the drawings, which most realistically conveys
