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Kyrgyz som

The som (; Kyrgyz: ?????? [s??m]; ISO code: KGS; sign: ??? (??)) is the currency of Kyrgyzstan. It was introduced in May 1993 to replace the Soviet ruble after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. It is subdivided into 100 t??y??n. Initially, only banknotes were issued, but coins were introduced in 2008. The currency features denominations ranging from 1 t??y??n to 5000 som. The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic oversees its issuance, and various commemorative coins have been released to celebrate cultural and historical events. The banknotes display notable Kyrgyz historical figures and symbols, with periodic updates to enhance security features such as watermarks, holograms, and microprinting. Over time, higher denomination notes have been introduced to manage inflation. Etymology The official name of the Soviet currency in...

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