The Kyrgyzstani monetary unit is also known as the som. It is the official currency of Kyrgyzstan and is made up of 100 tyiyn. Another synonym for the Kyrgyzstani monetary unit is the Kyrgyzstani som. However, people also refer to it as the KGS, following its currency code. The country embraced the som as its national currency in 1993, replacing the rubble. The use of the Kyrgyzstani monetary unit and som is restricted to Kyrgyzstan alone, and it is advisable to use the national currency when paying for goods and services within the country.