What Currency Does Tajikistan Use?

The flag of Tajikistan is composed of three horizontal bands of red, white and green in the ratio of 2:3:2. A golden-yellow crown surmounted by an arc of seven five-pointed golden-yellow stars is centered in the white band.
Currency of Tajikistan Tajikistani somoni TJS · ЅМ

Exchange rate (approximate):

1 USD ≈ 9.2369 TJS

1 GBP ≈ 12.38 TJS

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

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Tajikistan uses the Tajikistani somoni (currency code: TJS, symbol: ЅМ).

Tajikistan currency — FAQ

What is the currency of Tajikistan?

Tajikistan uses the Tajikistani somoni (TJS).

What is the Tajikistani somoni symbol?

The symbol for the Tajikistani somoni is ЅМ.

Can I use US dollars in Tajikistan?

The official currency of Tajikistan is the Tajikistani somoni. While USD may be accepted in some tourist areas, it is recommended to use local currency.

What is the exchange rate for Tajikistan?

Approximately 1 USD = 9.2369 TJS. Rates change daily — always check before travelling.

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