Kyrgyzstan 20 Som 2024 UNC Banknote
The Kyrgyzstan 20 Som 2024 banknote was introduced into circulation on 15 February 2024 by the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic as part of the country’s new Fifth Series of banknotes, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Kyrgyz Som. While the principal artwork remained unchanged, the note incorporates advanced security features and an updated design.
Presented in UNC (Uncirculated) condition, it is one of the newest circulating banknotes from Central Asia and an excellent addition to any modern world currency collection.
Historical Background
The Fifth Series was introduced gradually between 2023 and 2024 to modernize Kyrgyzstan’s circulating banknotes while preserving the country’s cultural identity. The 20 Som denomination entered circulation on 15 February 2024, alongside the new 50 and 100 Som notes.
The updated series retains portraits of important cultural figures and famous national landmarks while adding a new generation of anti-counterfeiting technology.
Technical Specifications
- Country: Kyrgyzstan
- Denomination: 20 Som
- Year: 2024
- Series: Fifth Series
- Condition: Uncirculated (UNC)
- Issuer: National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
- Currency: Kyrgyzstani Som (KGS)
- Material: Cotton paper
- Dimensions: 120 × 58 mm
- Predominant Colour: Red
Obverse
The obverse features:
- Portrait of Togolok Moldo (1860–1942)
- National Bank inscriptions
- Denomination numerals
- Decorative Kyrgyz ornaments
- Serial numbers
Togolok Moldo was one of Kyrgyzstan’s most celebrated poets, akyns, writers and educators, whose works remain central to Kyrgyz literature and folklore.
Reverse
The reverse depicts:
- Tash Rabat Caravanserai
- Mountain landscape
- Traditional ornamental motifs
- Large denomination numerals
Tash Rabat is a beautifully preserved 15th-century stone caravanserai located along the ancient Silk Road in the Naryn region. It is considered one of Central Asia’s finest medieval monuments.
Security Features
- Multi-tone watermark of Togolok Moldo
- Micro-optic security thread
- See-through registration device
- Colour-shifting rhombus displaying the Som symbol
- Raised intaglio printing
- Tactile marks for the visually impaired
- Latent denomination image
- Microprinting and fine guilloche patterns
Why Add This Banknote to Your Collection?
The Kyrgyzstan 20 Som 2024 is one of the newest issues from the Kyrgyz Republic and showcases the country’s latest banknote technology while honouring its literary heritage and Silk Road history.
Perfect for:
- Kyrgyzstan banknote collections
- Central Asian currencies
- Modern polymer and security-feature collections
- Silk Road memorabilia
- UNC world paper money collections
- Newly issued banknotes
Collector’s Note
The 2024 Fifth Series marks the 30th anniversary of the Kyrgyz Som and introduces some of the National Bank’s most sophisticated security features to date. Since this issue has only recently entered circulation, pristine UNC examples are especially attractive to collectors of modern world banknotes.
