Money: The official currency is the Som (KGS), which is divided into 100 tyiyn. US dollars are the easiest foreign currency to exchange at banks and official exchange offices. Major hotels in Bishkek usually accept credit cards, but Kyrgyzstan is predominantly a cash economy. Few ATMs are available in the cities.
Currency Exchange Rates| KGS 1.00 = | US$ 0.03 | £ 0.02 | C$ 0.03 | A$ 0.04 | R 0.29 | € 0.02 | NZ$ 0.05 |
Note: These currency exchange rates are not updated daily and should be used as a guideline only.
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