Issued in 2015 by the National Bank of Cambodia, this 10000 Riels banknote represents one of the highest denominations in the modern Cambodian currency series. The obverse features a distinguished portrait of King Norodom Sihanouk, framed by Khmer script inscriptions and traditional decorative elements, including the national symbol of Angkor Wat.
The reverse displays the Preah Vihear Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on the Thai–Cambodian border. This temple is a symbol of Cambodia’s architectural grandeur and spiritual heritage. The note is printed on cotton-based paper and is equipped with modern security features such as a windowed security thread, watermark, microtext, and intaglio printing for tactile verification.
The banknote measures 152 × 72 mm and is cataloged under Pick number P‑59a.
Commemorative issue
King Norodom Sihamoni’s 62nd birthday
Obverse
Naga, mythical snake to left, King Norodom Sihamoni to right. Royal motif in space between. Denomination in Khmer
Lettering:
๑๐๐๐๐
មួយម៉ឺនរៀល ๑๐๐๐๐
Translation:
10000
TEN THOUSAND RIELS 10000
Reverse
Neak Pean (entwined serpents) archeological ruins of Buddhist temple on circular island in Preah Khan Baray, Angkor; stone statue of horse, Balaha. Denomination in Khmer
Lettering: ๑๐๐๐๐ មួយម៉ឺនរៀល ๑๐๐๐๐
Translation: 10000 TEN THOUSAND RIELS 10000
Watermark
H.M. King Sihamoni facing left with floral pattern to the right.
© Micheal Linke
Comments
On the reverse there is a pink iridescent ink strip:
Under backlight the solid security strip can be read:
UV activity (365nm):
© Brandon Bertolli
Features
| Issuer | Cambodia |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | National Bank of Cambodia (established in 1992) |
| King | Norodom Sihamoni (2004-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative banknotes |
| Year | 2015 |
| Value | 10 000 Riels 10 000 KHR = GBP 1.84 |
| Currency | Second riel (1979-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 155 × 72 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
