Uzbek soums

Currency code: ISO 4217 — UZS (860); symbol — so'm
Issuer: Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Banknote denominations: 1,000, 5,000, 10,000, 50,000, 100,000, 200,000 som (2021 issue)
Notes: The new 2021 series has an expanded set of security features and depicts architectural landmarks of Uzbekistan.

Banknote Security Features

  1. Watermark — a portrait or ornament matching the image on the note.
  2. A security thread embedded in the paper, printed with the denomination in microtext.
  3. Colour-shifting ink on the denomination — changes colour depending on the viewing angle.
  4. A holographic patch/stripe whose image changes when tilted.
  5. Raised printing of the design elements and text.
  6. Microtext along the border of the note.
  7. UV-luminescent security fibres and design elements.