Kyrgyzstani Som to Armenian dram

The Kyrgyz som (sign с, code KGS) is the national currency of the Kyrgyz Republic. Tyins are coins used for the Kyrgyz som exchange. Every KGS has 100 tyins.

The currency was introduced in 1993 after the dissolution of the USSR. The Soviet ruble was used before. The Russian ruble was also in use for some time. Notes have iconic political figures, poets are writers, famous composers depicted on them. From time to time, the state issues commemorative notes with an original vertical design.

The Armenian dram (sign ֏, code AMD) is the national currency of the Republic of Armenia, used within the borders of this Caucasian country. 1 dram could be previously subdivided into 100 lum. However, there are no coins or notes worth less than 10 dram used right now.

The currency has been issued in 1993 after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Before that, the Soviet rubles had been in use. The country’s symbol on the notes was presented as iconic figures from the Armenian people, and as great architectural and art monuments as well. There is the national coat of arms and denomination decorated with a colorful design. The monetary unit’s name comes from the Greek drachma.