Kyrgyzstani som

Kyrgyzstani som
Кыргыз сом  (Kyrgyz)
Киргизский сом  (Russian)
1 Kyrgyz som (1999/2000)100 Kyrgyz som (1994)
ISO 4217 code KGS
Central bank National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
Website www.nbkr.kg
User(s) Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan
Inflation 6.4%
Source The World Factbook, 2006 est.
Subunit
1/100 tyiyn
Plural som
tyiyn tyiyn
Coins
Freq. used 1, 3, 5, 10 som
Rarely used 1, 10, 50 tyiyn
Banknotes
Freq. used 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000, 5000 som
Rarely used 1, 10, 50 tyiyn, 1, 5, 10 som

The som (Kyrgyz: сом, sometimes transliterated as "sum" or "soum") is the currency of the Kyrgyz Republic. The ISO 4217 currency code is KGS. The som is sub-divided into 100 tyiyn (Kyrgyz: тыйын).

History

After the collapse of the Soviet Union attempts were made by most republics to maintain a common currency. Certain politicians were hoping to at the very least maintain "special relations" among former Soviet republics, or the "near abroad". Another reason were the economic considerations for maintaining the ruble zone. The wish to preserve the strong trade relations between former Soviet republics was considered the most important goal.[1]

The break-up of the Soviet Union was not accompanied by any formal changes in monetary arrangements. The Central Bank of Russia was authorized to take over the State Bank of the USSR (Gosbank) on 1 January 1992. It continued to ship USSR ruble notes and coins to the central banks of the fourteen newly independent countries, which had formerly been the main branches of Gosbank in the republics. The political situation, however, was not favorable for maintaining a common currency.[2] Maintaining a common currency requires a strong political consensus in respect to monetary and fiscal targets, a common institution in charge of implementing these targets, and some minimum of common legislation (concerning the banking and foreign exchange regulations). These conditions were far from being met amidst the turbulent economic and political situation.

During the first half of 1992, a monetary union with 15 independent states all using the ruble existed. Since it was clear that the situation would not last, each of them was using its position as "free-riders" to issue huge amounts of money in the form of credit. [3] As a result, some countries were issuing coupons in order to "protect" their markets from buyers from other states. The Russian central bank responded in July 1992 by setting up restrictions to the flow of credit between Russia and other states. The final collapse of the ruble zone began when Russia pulled out with the exchange of banknotes by the Central Bank of Russia on Russian territory at the end of July 1993.

The som was introduced on May 10, 1993, replacing the Soviet ruble at a rate of 1 som = 200 rubles. Initially only banknotes were issued, coins were not introduced until 2008.

Etymology

In the Soviet Union, speakers of Kazakh, Kyrgyz and Uzbek called the ruble the som, and this name appeared written on the back of banknotes, among the texts for the value of the bill in all 15 official languages of the Union. The word som (sometimes transliterated "sum" or "soum") means "pure" in Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Uyghur and Uzbek, as well as in many other Turkic languages. The word implies "pure gold".

Coins

Circulation coins were first introduced in January 2008, making Kyrgyzstan second to last of the former Soviet republics to issue them. The only remaining republic yet to introduce official coinage is Belarus. This move came with growing demand from vendors for coins, especially from slot machine industries and those desiring a more efficient system for collecting fare money. The coins were issued in denominations of 10 and 50 tiyin (also spelt tyiyn and tyin) made of brass plated steel, and 1, 3 and 5 som, made of nickel plated steel. A nickel plated steel 10 som coin was issued a year later for 2009. All coins are minted by the Kazakhstan mint in Ust-Kamenogorsk and bear some resemblance to coins of the Russian Federation in their design. There are several commemorative non circulation coins made of silver and gold, and a special collector's issue of brass 1 tyiyn coin.

Coins of the som (2008–present)[4]
Image Value Technical parameters Description Date of
Diameter Mass Composition Edge Obverse Reverse minting issue withdrawal lapse
1 tyin 14 mm 1,0g Steel with brass finish plain flower, the "gul" Emblem of Kyrgyzstan, country name, year 2008 January 2008 Current, but not issued for circulation
10 tyin 15 mm 1,3 g Current
50 tyin 17 mm 1,8 g
1 som 19 mm 2,5g Steel with nickel finish reeded leather bottle, the "kookor" with symbol of a "tumar" represented by a triangle. Emblem of Kyrgyzstan, country name, year 2008 January 2008 Current
3 som 21 mm 3,2 g
5 som 23 mm 4,2 g
10 som 24,5 mm 5,4 g 2009 1 December 2009
These images are to scale at 2.5 pixels per millimetre. For table standards, see the coin specification table.

Banknotes

On 10 May 1993, the government issued 1, 10 and 50 tyiyn notes and the Kyrgyzstan Bank issued notes for 1, 5 and 20 som. In 1994, the Kyrgyz Bank issued a second series of notes in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 som. A third series followed from 1997 onwards in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 som. A fourth series was issued in 2009 and 2010 in denominations of 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000, and 5000 som.[5]

1993 series

Banknotes of the 1993 series[6]
Image Value Dimensions Watermark Description Date of
Obverse Reverse Obverse Reverse printing issue withdrawal lapse
1 tyiyn 90×70 mm None Value, Kyrgyz eagle Value, Emblem of Kyrgyzstan No date (1993) 10 May 1993 Current
10 tyiyn
50 tyiyn
1 som 140×70 mm Value, Manas Value, Manas Ordo
5 som
20 som
These images are to scale at 0.7 pixels per millimetre. For table standards, see the banknote specification table.

1994 series

Second Series
Image Value Dimensions (mm) Main Colour Description issue withdrawal
Obverse Reverse Obverse Reverse
1 som
135 х 65
brown. yellow
Abdylas Maldybaev Komuz, kylkyak, Bishkek Philharmonic Orchestra
1994
Current
5 som
blue, yellow
Bubusara Beyshenalieva Kyrgyz National Opera
10 som
green, yellow
Kasym Tynystanov Mountain ranges of Kyrgyzstan and the Dzhety-Oguz tract
20 som
red, orange, brown
Togolok Moldo Manas Mausoleum
50 som
red-brown, lilac
Kurmanjan Datka Uzgen architectural complex of the 11-12th centuries
100 som
gray, brown, olive
Toktogul Satylganov Toktogul Hydroelectric Power Station
1995

1997 series

Starting in 1997 a new series of banknotes was introduced with similar themes, but enhanced design, compared to the previous series.

In January 2008 coins of 1 and 5 som and in December 2009 coins of 10 som where introduced. As a result, production of banknotes of these values ceased. The banknotes were however not removed from circulation, but are instead being phased out. In January 2008 the Kyrgyz National Bank estimated that within 2 years the 1 and 5 som banknotes would have almost completely disappeared from circulation.[7]

Third series (1997-2005)
Image Value Dimensions Main Colour Description Date of
Obverse Reverse Obverse Reverse Watermark printing issue withdrawal
1 som 120 × 60 mm Green-orange Abdylas Maldybaev Komuz, kylkyak,
Bishkek Philharmonic Orchestra
As portrait 1999 February 7, 2000 Current
5 som 135 × 65 mm Dark blue Bubusara Beyshenalieva Kyrgyz National Opera 1997 December 17, 1997
10 som Dark green Kasym Tynystanov Mountain ranges of Kyrgyzstan and the Dzhety-Oguz tract
20 som Ochre-red Togolok Moldo Manas Mausoleum As portrait, and value 2002 August 15, 2002
50 som 145 × 70 mm Red-violet Kurmanjan Datka Uzgen architectural complex of the 11-12th centuries
100 som 150 × 72 mm Green-violet Toktogul Satylganov Khan Tengri
200 som 155 × 74 mm Yellow Alykul Osmonov Lake Issyk Kul 2000
2004
August 28, 2000
August 2, 2004
500 som 160 × 76 mm Violet Sayakbay Karalaev Sayakbay Karalaev and images from the Manas (epic) 2000
2005
August 28, 2000
November 1, 2005
1000 som 165 × 78 mm Grey-green Jusup Balasagyn Takhti Sulaiman, Mount Sulaiman 2000 August 28, 2000
These images are to scale at 0.7 pixels per millimetre. For table standards, see the banknote specification table.

2009 series

In 2009 the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic issued a 5000 som note. Later new editions for 20, 50 and 100 som denominations followed. Among other things, these notes have enhanced security features compared to the previous series.

Fourth series (2009-2010)
Image Value Dimensions Main Color Description Date of
Obverse Reverse Obverse Reverse printing issue withdrawal
20 som[8] 120 × 58 mm Red Togolok Moldo Tash Rabat 2009 July 1, 2009 current
50 som[9] 126 × 61 mm Orange Kurmanjan Datka Minaret and mausoleum July 1, 2009
100 som[10] 132 × 63 mm Blue Toktogul Satylganov Toktogul Hydroelectric Power Station July 1, 2009
200 som[11] 138 × 66 mm Yellow Alykul Osmonov Lake Issyk-Kul 2010 December 1, 2010
500 som[12] 144 × 68 mm Violet Sayakbay Karalaev Manas Mausoleum December 1, 2010
1,000 som[13] 150 × 71 mm Grey-green Jusup Balasagyn Takhti Sulaiman, Mount Sulaiman December 1, 2010
5,000 som[14] 156 × 73 mm Green Suimenkul Chokmorov Ala-Too Square 2009 March 2, 2009

Exchange rates

One of many currency exchange kiosks in Bishkek's Dordoy Bazaar, quoting value of foreign currencies in Kyrgyz som
Current KGS exchange rates
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See also

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References

  1. Odling-Smee, J. ao (2001). The IMF and the ruble area, 1991-93. Available at: http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/wp/2001/wp01101.pdf
  2. Odling-Smee, J. ao (2001). The IMF and the ruble area, 1991-93. Available at: http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/wp/2001/wp01101.pdf
  3. Dąbrowski, M (1995). The reasons for the collapse of the Ruble zone. Available at: http://www.case-research.eu/sites/default/files/publications/3460035_058e_0.pdf
  4. National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic. Coins. Available at:http://www.nbkr.kg/index1.jsp?item=1625&lang=ENG
  5. National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic. Available at:http://www.nbkr.kg
  6. National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic. Banknotes. Available at:http://www.nbkr.kg/index1.jsp?item=144&lang=ENG
  7. For.kg. Бумажные банкноты в КР будут заменены на монеты в течение 2-х лет (17 January 2008). Available at: http://www.for.kg/ru/news/54908/
  8. National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic. Available at:http://www.nbkr.kg/index1.jsp?item=1291&lang=ENG
  9. National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic. Available at:http://www.nbkr.kg/index1.jsp?item=1292&lang=ENG
  10. National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic. Available at:http://www.nbkr.kg/index1.jsp?item=1293&lang=ENG
  11. National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic. Available at:http://www.nbkr.kg/index1.jsp?item=1294&lang=ENG
  12. National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic. Available at:http://www.nbkr.kg/index1.jsp?item=1295&lang=ENG
  13. National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic. Available at:http://www.nbkr.kg/index1.jsp?item=1296&lang=ENG
  14. National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic. Available at:http://www.nbkr.kg/index1.jsp?item=1571&lang=ENG

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