The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan Republic has put into circulation silver and CuNi commemorative coins "Kyz kuumay" from National sports and folk-games coin series on August 24th, 2015.

Silver coin specifications:

Metal: Silver 925
Face value: 10 som
Quality: proof
Weight: 28.28 g
Diameter: 38.6mm
Mintage: 2000

CuNi coin specifications:

Metal: CuNi
Face value: 5 som
Quality: Proof-like
Weight: 14.35 g
Diameter: 33mm
Mintage: 3000

Kyz kuumay is an equestrian traditional sport among the Azerbaijanis, Kazakhs and Kyrgyz. It exhibits elements of horse racing but is often referred to as a "kissing game".

A game is usually conducted as follows. A young man on horseback waits at a starting line. A young woman, also mounted, starts her horse galloping from a given distance behind the young man. When the young woman passes the young man, he may start his horse galloping. The two race towards a finish line some distance ahead. If the young man is able to catch up to the young woman before they reach the finish line, he may reach out to her and steal a kiss, which constitutes victory. However, if the young man has not caught up to the young woman by the time they reach the finish line, the young woman turns around and chases the young man back to the starting line. If she is in range of the young man, she may use her whip to beat him, which signifies a victory for her.

Source of information: National bank of the Kyrgyz Republic www.nbkr.kg