What Currency Does Turkmenistan Use?

The flag of Turkmenistan has a green field. It features a red vertical band, bearing five carpet guls stacked above two crossed olive branches, near the hoist end of the field. Just to the fly side of the vertical band near the top edge of the field is a hoist-side facing white crescent and five small five-pointed white stars placed just outside the crescent opening.
Currency of Turkmenistan Turkmenistan manat TMT ยท m

Exchange rate (approximate):

1 USD โ‰ˆ 3.5003 TMT

1 GBP โ‰ˆ 4.6925 TMT

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

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Turkmenistan uses the Turkmenistan manat (currency code: TMT, symbol: m).

Turkmenistan currency โ€” FAQ

What is the currency of Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan uses the Turkmenistan manat (TMT).

What is the Turkmenistan manat symbol?

The symbol for the Turkmenistan manat is m.

Can I use US dollars in Turkmenistan?

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

What is the exchange rate for Turkmenistan?

Approximately 1 USD = 3.5003 TMT. Rates change daily โ€” always check before travelling.

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