10 Som Berberis kaschgarica

Berberis kaschgarica is a thorny shrub native to the Tian Shan and Pamir-Alay ranges — precisely the high-altitude terrain that defines much of Kyrgyzstan's geography. The species is classified as vulnerable due to overgrazing and harvesting pressure. This coin is part of the National Bank's ongoing "Red Book" series, which began in the early 2000s and has systematically documented flora and fauna listed in Kyrgyzstan's national endangered species register.