Bishkek: Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov announced on Friday that Kyrgyzstan has begun printing its own national currency, the 'Som,' for the first time in history. This marks a significant development as the country previously relied on printing currency notes abroad.
According to Anadolu Agency, Kyrgyzstan has received an international certificate confirming that it meets all necessary standards and requirements for currency production. President Japarov emphasized that the country has now reached a level where it can also print currency for other nations upon request.
Japarov stated that Kyrgyzstan is prepared to print currency and other official documents for foreign countries, and Bishkek is already accepting orders from several nations. In addition to currency, Kyrgyzstan is producing national documents such as passports, ID cards, driver's licenses, and vehicle registration certificates.