What Currency Does Kazakhstan Use?

The flag of Kazakhstan has a turquoise field, at the center of which is a gold sun with thirty-two rays above a soaring golden steppe eagle. A thin vertical band displays a national ornamental pattern — koshkar-muiz — in gold near the hoist end.
Currency of Kazakhstan Kazakhstani tenge KZT · ₸

Exchange rate (approximate):

1 USD ≈ 469.16 KZT

1 GBP ≈ 628.95 KZT

Rates are indicative (July 2026) and change daily. Always check live rates before travelling. Rates by Exchange Rate API.

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Kazakhstan uses the Kazakhstani tenge (currency code: KZT, symbol: ₸).

Kazakhstan currency — FAQ

What is the currency of Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan uses the Kazakhstani tenge (KZT).

What is the Kazakhstani tenge symbol?

The symbol for the Kazakhstani tenge is ₸.

Can I use US dollars in Kazakhstan?

The official currency of Kazakhstan is the Kazakhstani tenge. While USD may be accepted in some tourist areas, it is recommended to use local currency.

What is the exchange rate for Kazakhstan?

Approximately 1 USD = 469.16 KZT. Rates change daily — always check before travelling.

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