Convert Kyrgyzstani Som to Australian Dollar
Convert Kyrgyzstani Som (KGS) to Australian Dollar (AUD) using daily updated exchange rates.
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About Kyrgyzstani Som
The Kyrgyzstani Som (KGS) has been the official currency of Kyrgyzstan since 1993, replacing the Soviet ruble following independence. The word "som" means "pure" in Kyrgyz and several other Turkic languages, historically referring to pure silver or gold. The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic manages monetary policy with a managed float regime. Kyrgyzstan is a Central Asian country with a landlocked mountain economy dependent on gold mining (the Kumtor mine is one of Central Asia's largest), remittances from workers in Russia and Kazakhstan, agriculture, and some manufacturing.
About Australian Dollar
The Australian Dollar (AUD), nicknamed the "Aussie", was introduced on 14 February 1966 when Australia decimalised its currency, replacing the Australian pound at two dollars to the pound. It is the fifth most traded currency in global foreign exchange markets, reflecting Australia's status as a major commodity exporter - particularly iron ore, coal, and gold. The Reserve Bank of Australia manages monetary policy. The AUD is also legal tender in several Pacific island nations including Kiribati, Nauru, and Tuvalu.
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