Central Bank of Turkmenistan explained

Bank Name In Local:	Türkmenistanyň merkezi banky
Image 1:	10 manat. Türkmenistan, 2009 b.jpg
Image Title 1:	Central Bank of Turkmenistan on the 10 manat banknote.
Image 2:	Emblem of Turkmenistan.svg
Image Title 2:	State emblem of Turkmenistan
Ownership:	100% state ownership^[1]
Headquarters:	Bitarap Turkmenistan avenue 36, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Established:	1991
President:	Toyly Owezgulyyevich Malikow
Leader Title:	Governor
Bank Of:	Turkmenistan
Currency:	Turkmen manat
Currency Iso:	TMT
Website:	https://www.cbt.tm

The Central Bank of Turkmenistan (Turkmen: Türkmenistanyň merkezi banky) is the national bank of Turkmenistan. It is located in the centre of Ashgabat. It was established in 1991 and regulates the country's banking system and supervises the national financial policy.^[2]

It is located in a distinctive high rise building.

Board

The Board of the Central Bank of Turkmenistan consists of an odd number of people. This includes the Governor, who is the Chairman of the Board and several Vice-Chairmen. Gadyrgeldi Müşşikow has been the Governor since 9 July 2021.

Chairmen

• Amandurdy Bordzhakov, 1991 - June 1992^[3]
• Nazar Saparov, June 1992 - June 1993^[4]
• Hudajberdy Orazov, June 1993 - May 1999^[5]
• Seitbay Gandimov, May 1999 - May 2002^{[6] [7]}
• Imamdurdi Gandimov, May 2002 - September 2002^[6]
• Nurberdi Bayramov, September 2002^[8]
• Shekersoltan Mukhammedova, September 2002 - May 2005^[9]
• Jumaniyaz Annaorazov, May 2005 - May 2006^[10]
• Geldimyrat Abylov, May 2006 - April 2008^[11]
• Guvanchmyrat Goklenov, April 2008 - July 2011^[12]
• Tuvakmamed Japarov, July 2011 - January 2014^[13]
• Gochmyrad Myradov, January 2014 - January 2015^[14]
• Merdan Annadurdiyev, January 2015- February 2020^{[14] [15]}
• Gadyrgeldi Müşşikow, February 2020 – April 2022^[16]
• Toyly Owezgulyyevich Malikov, April 2022 - current

Turkmen Horse Day

In 2013, the Central Bank of Turkmenistan has issued a new collection of commemorative coins in honor of the Turkmen Horse Day. The gold and silver coins, called "Akhalteke horse of the Turkmen", have a value of US$18. Ancient Akhal-Teke horses, known as "horses from heaven", are part of the national heritage of Turkmenistan, which is considered an international center of horse grooming.^[17]

See also

• List of central banks

External links

• Central Bank of Turkmenistan official site
• Exterior building

Notes and References

1. Web site: Weidner . Jan . The Organisation and Structure of Central Banks . Katalog der Deutschen Nationalbibliothek. 2017. PDF.
2. Web site: The Central Bank of Turkmenistan implements SmartVista to strengthen its operations. BCP Group. April 9, 2009. June 30, 2009. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20090727004044/http://www.bpc.ru/eng/press-room/press-release/2009/09-04/. July 27, 2009.
3. Web site: БОРДЖАКОВ Амандурды | ЦентрАзия.
4. Web site: The IMF and the Ruble Area, 1991-93. Mr Gonzalo C.. Pastor. April 22, 2001. International Monetary Fund. Google Books.
5. Book: Motyl, Alexander. Nations in Transit - 2000-2001: Civil Society, Democracy and Markets in East Central Europe and Newly Independent States. March 12, 2020. Routledge. 9781000678284. Google Books.
6. Web site: New Chairman of Central Bank of Turkmenistan appointed | Turkmenistan.ru. www.turkmenistan.ru. 2020-04-24. 2022-04-24. https://web.archive.org/web/20220424203312/http://www.turkmenistan.ru/en/node/1386. dead.
7. Web site: List of the Disappeared in Turkmenistan’s Prisons. September 2019. provetheyarealive.org. 11 April 2024.
8. Web site: Saparmurat Niyazov made structural reforms in Government | Turkmenistan.ru. www.turkmenistan.ru. 2020-04-24. 2022-04-24. https://web.archive.org/web/20220424203317/http://www.turkmenistan.ru/en/node/1782. dead.
9. Web site: Saparmurat Niyazov reshuffles Turkmen government financial sector\'s leadership | Turkmenistan.ru. www.turkmenistan.ru. 2020-04-24. 2022-04-24. https://web.archive.org/web/20220424203310/http://www.turkmenistan.ru/en/node/4092. dead.
10. Web site: President of Turkmenistan Saparmurat Niyazov signs a number of important decrees on personnel affairs | Turkmenistan.ru. www.turkmenistan.ru. 2020-04-24. 2022-04-24. https://web.archive.org/web/20220424203311/http://www.turkmenistan.ru/en/node/4160. dead.
11. Web site: President of Turkmenistan appoints new heads of Central Bank and Construction Ministry | Turkmenistan.ru. www.turkmenistan.ru. 2020-04-24. 2022-04-24. https://web.archive.org/web/20220424203316/http://www.turkmenistan.ru/en/node/4698. dead.
12. Web site: President of Turkmenistan reshuffles cabinet | Turkmenistan.ru. www.turkmenistan.ru. 2020-04-24. 2022-04-24. https://web.archive.org/web/20220424203308/http://www.turkmenistan.ru/en/node/6891. dead.
13. Web site: President of Turkmenistan reshuffles government | Turkmenistan.ru. www.turkmenistan.ru. 2020-04-24. 2022-04-24. https://web.archive.org/web/20220424203309/http://www.turkmenistan.ru/en/articles/17555.html. dead.
14. Web site: President of Turkmenistan reshuffles government | Turkmenistan.ru. www.turkmenistan.ru. 2020-04-24. 2022-04-24. https://web.archive.org/web/20220424203313/http://www.turkmenistan.ru/en/articles/17840.html. dead.
15. News: Указ Президента Туркменистана Об Аннадурдыеве М.О. . 9 July 2021 . ru . Туркменистан: золотой век.
16. News: Указ Президента Туркменистана О Мушшикове Г.М. . 9 July 2021 . ru . Туркменистан: золотой век.
17. Web site: New commemorative coins mark Turkmen Horse Day . Barron . Lisa . Cistran Finance . 21 October 2013 . 25 October 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131029201608/http://cistranfinance.com/new-commemorative-coins-mark-turkmen-horse-day/ . 29 October 2013 .