The National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter the NBK) provides a reminder that on June 12, 2021 it launched a termless period for exchange of banknotes issued in 2006 and later. Overall, during that period residents of Kazakhstan exchanged 66,403 banknotes for a total amount of more than 163 million KZT.

The bulk of requests to exchange banknotes were received from residents of the cities of Almaty (16.6%), Nur-Sultan (9.7%), Karaganda Region (8.8%). The majority of paper money accepted for exchange is banknotes of 500 KZT denomination (47.1%).

We would remind that outdated banknotes of 500, 1,000, 2,000, 5,000 and 10,000 KZT denomination of 2006 standard can be exchanged for valid currency units in regional NBK branches.

Whenever a new banknote is issued, simultaneous circulation will be 12 months. Banknotes of both old and new standard will be a legal instrument of payment and they must be accepted for all types of payments during a year.

After a banknote is out of circulation, it can be exchanged during 3 years both in branches of the National Bank, second-tier banks and in divisions of Kazpost JSC. Upon lapse of the 3-year period outdated banknotes can be exchanged during a termless period at NBK branches.

Addresses and contacts of branches are available on our website.

Media representatives may get more detailed information by request:
+7 (7172) 77- 52-10
e-mail: press@nationalbank.kz
www.nationalbank.kz