Issued by the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic in 1994, this 1 Som banknote is part of the early post-independence series, reflecting Kyrgyzstan’s national identity and cultural heritage.
The obverse features the state emblem of Kyrgyzstan, denomination numerals, guilloche patterns, and inscriptions in Kyrgyz and Russian.
The reverse depicts traditional Kyrgyz ornamental motifs, representing the nation’s heritage, with decorative borders and repeating denomination designs completing the layout.
Issuer: National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
Denomination: 1 Som
Year: 1994
Dimensions: Approx. 120 × 60 mm
Material: Paper
Security features: Watermark (state emblem), guilloche patterns, microtext