1 UZS (Uzbekistani Som) is approximately equal to 0.0022 RMB (Chinese Yuan Renminbi - CNY). Uzbekistani Som is the official currency of Uzbekistan. It is a doubly landlocked country in Central Asia. The word "Som" is referred to as "pure gold". During its introduction, 25 SOM were equal to 1 US Dollar. It is made up of 100 tiyin. In 1994, it was reintroduced at a rate of 1 new Som = 1000 old Som.