The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic reported that its Batken regional representative office held a financial literacy lecture for students at the Semetey lyceum in Kadamzhai on 26 March 2026, as part of its regional programme to raise financial literacy. The session covered the security features of Kyrgyz Republic banknotes, the history of the national currency, and practical principles for handling and saving money. Students also received guidance on the development of digital banking services and the advantages and rules for using QR codes for payments, including national standards, alongside information on financial fraudsters and ways to protect themselves.