The National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan published a review marking 26 years since the somoni entered circulation on Oct. 30, 2000. The national currency enabled Tajikistan to establish independent monetary and exchange rate policies, while successive banknote issues have incorporated security features to deter counterfeiting. The somoni provides the basis for managing money in circulation, pursuing price stability and organizing domestic payments. In 2010, the central bank introduced TJS 3, TJS 200 and TJS 500 banknotes to improve cash circulation, reduce printing costs and curb the widespread use of foreign currencies in domestic transactions. Banknote security features vary by design and year of issue. The 2021 series uses a composite material comprising 80% cotton fiber and 20% polymer, with embedded security fibers that appear red, blue and green under ultraviolet light. Other safeguards include watermarks, security threads and optical features that change with the viewing angle.
National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan reviews 26 years of the somoni and its banknote security features
The National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan reviewed the somoni’s 26 years in circulation, emphasizing its role in enabling independent monetary and exchange rate policies. The review recalled the introduction of additional denominations in 2010 to improve cash circulation, lower printing costs and curb domestic use of foreign currencies. It also outlined banknote safeguards, including the 2021 series’ composition of 80% cotton fiber and 20% polymer.