Issued by the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic in 1993, this 1 Som banknote is part of the first post-independence series, representing Kyrgyzstan’s transition to its own national currency.
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, symbolizing the country’s cultural heritage, with decorative borders and repeating denomination elements completing the layout.
Issuer: National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
Denomination: 1 Som
Year: 1993
Dimensions: Approx. 120 × 60 mm
Material: Paper
Security features: Watermark (state emblem), guilloche patterns, microtext
