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Banknotes

The National Bank raised the discount rate to 10%

- 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%.

28.10.2025, 10:21
Banknotes

Kyrgyzstan is preparing to launch a pilot project for a national blockchain platform, - Head of the Secretariat for the Development of the Virtual Assets Sector

- 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

25.10.2025, 13:48
Banknotes

The Bank of Russia has lowered the key rate to 16.5% per annum

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

24.10.2025, 16:56
Banknotes

Amendments Made to the Action Plan for the Implementation of the State Program to Increase the Share of Cashless Payments

- 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

24.10.2025, 12:48
Banknotes

A Green Financing Fund Established with a Charter Capital of 100,000 Som

- 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:

24.10.2025, 12:36
10 Interesting Facts About the Kyrgyz National Currency
National currency

10 Interesting Facts About the Kyrgyz National Currency

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,

10.11.2014, 10:45
National Holidays
National symbols

National Holidays

Currently, there are 12 official holidays celebrated in Kyrgyzstan: January 1 — New Year January 7 — Christmas February 23 — Defender of the Fatherland Day March 8 — International Women's Day March 21 — Nooruz May 1 — Labor Day May 5 — Constitution Day of the Kyrgyz Republic May 9 — Victory Day August 31 — Independence Day of Kyrgyzstan November 7 — Day of the Great October Socialist Revolution

17.10.2014, 20:12
State Awards of the Kyrgyz Republic
National symbols

State Awards of the Kyrgyz Republic

The state awards of the Kyrgyz Republic are the highest form of encouragement for citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic and recognition of their contributions to the protection and strengthening of the state, democratic society, unity of the people, enhancement of the economic, intellectual, and spiritual potential of the country, as well as merits in public, humanitarian, charitable, and other types of activities before the state and the people.

17.10.2014, 20:03
The title translates to "The Presidential Administration."
Government

The title translates to "The Presidential Administration."

The Office of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic is a state body directly subordinate to the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, established to ensure the activities of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in exercising the powers of the head of state as established by the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic.

30.09.2014, 09:33
Collectible coins

Collectible coins "Argali" and "Edelweiss," dedicated to the International Year of Mountains

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

28.09.2014, 14:25
Collectible coin "10 Years of the National Currency," dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the introduction of the national currency.
Collectible coins

Collectible coin "10 Years of the National Currency," dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the introduction of the national currency.

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

28.09.2014, 14:15
Collectible Coin "Genesis of Kyrgyz Statehood," Dedicated to the 2200th Anniversary of Kyrgyz Statehood
Collectible coins

Collectible Coin "Genesis of Kyrgyz Statehood," Dedicated to the 2200th Anniversary of Kyrgyz Statehood

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

28.09.2014, 14:09
Collectible Coins Dedicated to the Series "Kyrgyzstan on the Great Silk Road"
Collectible coins

Collectible Coins Dedicated to the Series "Kyrgyzstan on the Great Silk Road"

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

28.09.2014, 14:02
Collectible Coins Dedicated to the Series "Capitals of the Eurasian Economic Union Countries"
Collectible coins

Collectible Coins Dedicated to the Series "Capitals of the Eurasian Economic Union Countries"

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

28.09.2014, 13:40
Collectible coins

Collectible Coins Dedicated to the Works of Chingiz Aitmatov

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

28.09.2014, 12:44
Collectible Silver Coin "Tunduk Kötörüü"
Collectible coins

Collectible Silver Coin "Tunduk Kötörüü"

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

28.09.2014, 12:17
Collectible Silver Coin Dedicated to the "Great Silk Road" Series
Collectible coins

Collectible Silver Coin Dedicated to the "Great Silk Road" Series

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

28.09.2014, 12:12
Collectible Silver Coin Dedicated to the "World of Our Children" Series
Collectible coins

Collectible Silver Coin Dedicated to the "World of Our Children" Series

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.

28.09.2014, 12:08
Collectible Coins Dedicated to the "Red Book of Kyrgyzstan" Series
Collectible coins

Collectible Coins Dedicated to the "Red Book of Kyrgyzstan" Series

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

28.09.2014, 11:41
Collectible coins

Collectible Coins Dedicated to the "Historical Events" Series

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

28.09.2014, 11:35
Collectible Coins Dedicated to the Series "Monuments of History and Architecture of Kyrgyzstan"
Collectible coins

Collectible Coins Dedicated to the Series "Monuments of History and Architecture of Kyrgyzstan"

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

22.09.2014, 20:03
Circulating coin with a denomination of 10 som
Circulation coins

Circulating coin with a denomination of 10 som

In accordance with Articles 4, 15, 16, and 18 of the Law "On the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic" and the resolution of the Board of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic "On the issuance of the 10 som coin into circulation" No. 46/1 dated November 18, 2009, a circulating coin with a denomination of 10 som is introduced into circulation throughout the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic starting from December 1, 2009. The circulating coin with a denomination of 10 som

22.09.2014, 19:48
Circulating coin with a denomination of 5 som
Circulation coins

Circulating coin with a denomination of 5 som

In accordance with Article 15 of the Law "On the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic" and the resolution of the Board of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic "On the issuance of coins with a denomination of 1, 10, 50 tyiyn and 1, 3, 5 soms" No. 44/2 dated October 11, 2007, starting from January 1, 2008, a collection coin with a denomination of 1 tyiyn and circulating coins with denominations of 10, 50 tyiyn and 1, 3, 5 soms are introduced into circulation throughout

22.09.2014, 19:44
Circulating coin with a denomination of 3 som
Circulation coins

Circulating coin with a denomination of 3 som

In accordance with Article 15 of the Law "On the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic" and the resolution of the Board of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic "On the issuance of coins with a denomination of 1, 10, 50 tyiyn and 1, 3, 5 soms" No. 44/2 dated October 11, 2007, a collection coin with a denomination of 1 tyiyn and circulating coins with denominations of 10, 50 tyiyn and 1, 3, 5 soms are introduced into circulation throughout the territory of the Kyrgyz

22.09.2014, 19:39
Circulating coin with a denomination of 50 tyiyn
Circulation coins

Circulating coin with a denomination of 50 tyiyn

In accordance with Article 15 of the Law "On the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic" and the resolution of the Board of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic "On the issuance of coins with a denomination of 1, 10, 50 tyiyn and 1, 3, 5 som" No. 44/2 dated October 11, 2007, starting from January 1, 2008, a collectible coin with a denomination of 1 tyiyn and circulating coins with denominations of 10, 50 tyiyn and 1, 3, 5 som are introduced into circulation throughout the

22.09.2014, 19:32
Circulating coin with a denomination of 10 tyiyn
Circulation coins

Circulating coin with a denomination of 10 tyiyn

In accordance with Article 15 of the Law "On the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic" and the resolution of the Board of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic "On the issuance of coins with a denomination of 1, 10, 50 tyiyn and 1, 3, 5 som" No. 44/2 dated October 11, 2007, starting from January 1, 2008, a collection coin with a denomination of 1 tyiyn and circulating coins with denominations of 10, 50 tyiyn and 1, 3, 5 som are introduced into circulation throughout the

22.09.2014, 19:29