Kyrgyz Republic, 1 Som 2008

Kyrgyz coins come in denominations of 10 and 50 tiyin (also spelt tyiyn & tyin), which are made of brass plated steel, and 1, 3 and 5 som, made of nickel plated steel. Coins were first issued in January 2008, and they are minted in Kazakhstan. There are several commemorative coins made of silver and gold, and a special collector's issue of brass 1 tiyin coin.