The national currency reflects the history of the state, its current political and economic standing, and its cultural achievements. The tenge plays a key role in domestic and international financial circulation, and banknotes carry historical and cultural significance.
The history of the tenge dates back to 15 November 1993, when the national currency was introduced. Prior to this, Turkic, Samanid, and Khwarazmian coins were used on the territory of Kazakhstan.


