5 Som 2008 front 5 Som 2008 back
5 Som 2008 photo
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5 Som

2008 year
Nickel plated steel 4.2 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Kyrgyzstan
Period
Republic (1991-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
2008
Value
5 Som 5 KGS = USD 0.06
Currency
Som (1993-date)
Composition
Nickel plated steel
Weight
4.2 g
Diameter
23 mm
Thickness
1.53 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#5009
Rarity index
7%

Reverse

"kookor", a traditional Kyrgyz container made of leather for kymyz, the traditional drink. Each "kookor" image bears a symbol of "tumar" represented by a triangle. The latter is widely used in various Kyrgyz crafts

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: 5 COM

Translation: 5 Som

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 5 Som coin from Kyrgyzstan features the iconic Kyrgyz horse, which is a symbol of strength, courage, and freedom in Kyrgyz culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2008  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Som 2008 coin.