Tajikistan issues new commemorative banknotes to mark 25th anniversary of the national currency
Tajikistan has introduced new 100 somoni banknotes to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the introduction of the country’s national currency, the somoni.
The new banknotes were issued by the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) and are now in circulation alongside other 100-somoni bills. However, the exact number of the new banknotes released has not been disclosed.
According to the national financial regulator, this marks the first time in 25 years that the institution has issued a commemorative banknote. Prior to this, only commemorative and souvenir coins were issued to mark national and state holidays.
Commemorative coins and banknotes can circulate alongside regular currency, while souvenir items are intended for gift-giving and collection purposes only.
Tajikistan’s national currency, the somoni, turned 25 years old on October 30, 2025.
After gaining independence in 1991, Tajikistan continued using the Soviet ruble until late 1993. It was then temporarily replaced by the Russian ruble on January 1, 1994. On May 6, 1995, the Tajik ruble was introduced as an interim currency.
The current national currency — named after the medieval Tajik statesman Ismoili Somoni — officially entered circulation on October 30, 2000.
The initial release included banknotes in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 somoni, along with coins and smaller notes in 1, 5, 20, and 50 dirams. The banknotes featured prominent historical and cultural figures, architectural landmarks, and elements of Tajik applied arts and daily life.
The new banknotes were issued by the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) and are now in circulation alongside other 100-somoni bills. However, the exact number of the new banknotes released has not been disclosed.
According to the national financial regulator, this marks the first time in 25 years that the institution has issued a commemorative banknote. Prior to this, only commemorative and souvenir coins were issued to mark national and state holidays.
Commemorative coins and banknotes can circulate alongside regular currency, while souvenir items are intended for gift-giving and collection purposes only.
Tajikistan’s national currency, the somoni, turned 25 years old on October 30, 2025.
After gaining independence in 1991, Tajikistan continued using the Soviet ruble until late 1993. It was then temporarily replaced by the Russian ruble on January 1, 1994. On May 6, 1995, the Tajik ruble was introduced as an interim currency.
The current national currency — named after the medieval Tajik statesman Ismoili Somoni — officially entered circulation on October 30, 2000.
The initial release included banknotes in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 somoni, along with coins and smaller notes in 1, 5, 20, and 50 dirams. The banknotes featured prominent historical and cultural figures, architectural landmarks, and elements of Tajik applied arts and daily life.
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