• 10 November 2026
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THE HISTORY OF THE TENGE THROUGH THE EYES OF YOUNG PEOPLE

Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University hosted the opening ceremony of the themed week “The National Tenge: A Symbol of Financial Independence”, organized by the Finance, Accounting and Audit educational programme.

At the opening ceremony, Institute Director Ainur Isayeva highlighted the important role of the national currency, the tenge, in the country’s economy.

Galym Ibrayev, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Russian Language and a numismatic collector, attended the event as a special guest and shared interesting facts about the history of Kazakhstan’s national currency with the students. He introduced them to the development of the tenge, from its earliest designs to the banknotes and coins currently in circulation.

Educational and creative competitions were also organized for Finance students. Particularly, the students created infographics about the national currency and participated in a video competition promoting the history and significance of the tenge.

The informative event was aimed not only at broadening the students’ knowledge but also at fostering respect for national values and developing their professional interest in the financial sector.

The Media Center of Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University