Tajikistani somoni · TJS

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Currency info

Adopted: 1995

Currency family: Other

The somoni banknotes feature prominent historical and cultural figures from Tajikistan's Persian heritage.

Introduced in 1995 following Tajikistan's independence from the Soviet Union
Replaced the Soviet ruble as the official currency of Tajikistan
Name 'somoni' derives from Ismail Samani, a 9th-century Persian ruler and cultural figure
Experienced significant devaluation during the 1990s civil war period
Stabilized in the 2000s and remains the sole legal tender in Tajikistan

Countries currently using this currency

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Historical predecessor

Soviet ruble