This is the currency information page for Kyrgyzstani som (KGS) - used in: Kyrgyzstan. Here you'll find information on this currency, current exchange rates with all other currencies, handy cut-out exchange rate pocket charts for US dollars, euros and sterling for your travels and most importantly, links to purchase Kyrgyzstani som (in cash or card) at the best possible rates.


Buy Kyrgyzstani som at best value

Although it's not possible to buy Kyrgyzstani som in the UK, you may want to bring US dollars or euros with you to exchange on arrival. Travelex offer guaranteed best exchange rates in the UK, with zero commission (minimum £100 order) and free pickup at a wide range of Travelex shops in airports, ports and city centres.


For extra convenience and security, a prepaid travel card is available from Travelex for Kyrgyzstani som. This can be used at any Mastercard-enabled ATM or shop, with no fee for standard usage.



Exchange Rates & Currency Information

Exchange Rates (Sep 2016)

Euro:1 = лB77.00
Dollar:$1 = лB69.04
Pound:£1 = лB91.82



Currency subunits and denominations

Subunits: tyiyn - 1/100.

The following denominations are currently in use for Kyrgyzstani som:

Coins: 10, 50 tyiyn, 1, 3, 5, 10 som.

Banknotes: 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000, 5000 som.



Exchange Rate Travel Charts

Print and cut-out these pocket-size exchange rate charts for easy currency comparisons while travelling.

KGS / EUR
(Sep 2016)
KGSEURKGSEUR
100.131,00012.99
200.262,50032.47
500.655,00064.94
1001.3010,000129.87
2002.6020,000259.74
5006.4950,000649.35
EUR / KGS
(Sep 2016)
EURKGSEURKGS
177.00201,540
2154503,850
32311007,700
538525019,250
1077050038,500
151,1551,00077,000
KGS / USD
(Sep 2016)
KGSUSDKGSUSD
100.141,00014.48
200.292,50036.21
500.725,00072.42
1001.4510,000144.84
2002.9020,000289.69
5007.2450,000724.22
USD / KGS
(Sep 2016)
USDKGSUSDKGS
169.04201,381
2138503,452
32071006,904
534525017,260
1069050034,520
151,0361,00069,040
KGS / GBP
(Sep 2016)
KGSGBPKGSGBP
100.111,00010.89
200.222,50027.23
500.545,00054.45
1001.0910,000108.91
2002.1820,000217.82
5005.4550,000544.54
GBP / KGS
(Sep 2016)
GBPKGSGBPKGS
191.82201,836
2184504,591
32751009,182
545925022,955
1091850045,910
151,3771,00091,820