Brief History of Kyrgystan
Kyrgystan was under Russian influence until 1991. It became of the Soviet Socialist Republic of Turkestan in 1918, under the U.S.S.R., becoming the Kirghiz S.S.R. in 1925. In 1991, a number of the republics broke away from the USSR, and the CIS or Commonwealth of Independent States was formed. Its capital is Bishkek, formerly Frunze.

Kyrgystani Gold Coins
It should be quite easy to form a complete collection of the gold coins of Kyrgystan, as the only gold coin issued has been the 100 Som coin of 1995.

Technical Specifications

Denomination	Diameter	Weight	Fineness	Gold Content
100 Som	21.8	6.2200	.999	.2000

Prices & Availability
Please telephone for current prices and availability.

Date	Denomination	Description	Mintage	Availability	Price £	Price $
1995	100 Som	Millennium of Manas	5,000	Ask	£115	$175

Manas
Manas is an ancient national hero. His image appears on horseback in the centre of the coin. "Manas kind-hearted" is the legend in Kyrgyz above. Below is the face value. MANAS EPIC 1000 YEARS legend along the top edge.

Postage & Packing
UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £9 per order
EU Insured Post £10 per order
USA Airmail $10 per order
USA Insured Shipping $20 per order