Issued in 2013 by the National Bank of Cambodia, this 50,000 Riels banknote commemorates the 61st birthday of King Norodom Sihamoni. It belongs to the modern series of banknotes featuring cultural and historical Khmer motifs.
The obverse displays a detailed portrait of King Norodom Sihamoni alongside a depiction of a seven-headed naga, a mythical serpent symbolizing protection, taken from a carving at Prasat Preah Palilay in Angkor Thom.
The reverse features images of Prasat Bakong, one of the oldest temples in the Angkor complex, and a sculpture of a baby elephant from the ancient site of Koh Ker in Preah Vihear province. Both designs highlight Cambodia’s rich heritage.
Security features include a watermark of King Norodom Sihanouk, a solid security thread with the denomination “50000” in demetalized text, UV-reactive fibers, and raised tactile printing.
The note is printed on durable cotton-based paper and measures 155 × 72 mm. It is cataloged under Pick number 61.
Obverse
King Norodom Sihanouk, Naga (mythical snake) head to the left. Denomination in Khmer. Foil security strip to far left of note.
Lettering:
๕๐๐๐๐
ប្រាំម៉ឺនរៀល ๕๐๐๐๐
50000
Translation:
50000
FIFTY THOUSAND RIELS
50000
Reverse
Bakong temple ruins and stone sculpture of baby elephant, denomination in Khmer
Lettering: ๕๐๐๐๐ ប្រាំម៉ឺនរៀល ๕๐๐๐๐
Translation: 50000 FIFTY THOUSAND RIELS 50000
Watermark
King Sihanouk and floral pattern.
© Micheal Linke
Comments
Under backlight the security strip can be seen. On it is repeated the transcription “៥០០០០” and “50000”
UV activity (365nm):
© Brandon Bertolli
Features
| Issuer | Cambodia |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | National Bank of Cambodia (established in 1992) |
| King | Norodom Sihamoni (2004-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Year | 2013 |
| Value | 50 000 Riels 50 000 KHR = GBP 9.22 |
| Currency | Second riel (1979-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 155 × 72 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
