Issued in 1979 by the National Bank of Cambodia, this 1 Riel banknote was released during the post-Khmer Rouge transitional period. The obverse displays the national emblem featuring the iconic Angkor Wat temple silhouette, framed by intricate Khmer script inscriptions emphasizing national identity and unity.
The reverse side presents traditional Cambodian decorative patterns and geometric designs symbolizing cultural heritage. Printed on cotton-based paper, the note includes basic security features such as a watermark and fine line printing to prevent counterfeiting.
Obverse
State Emblem of the People’s Republic of Kampuchea, denomination in Khmer, Date in cartouche embedded in border.
Lettering:
๑ សាធារណរដ្ឋប្រជាមានិតកម្ពុជា ๑
មួយរៀល
๑ ๑
Translation:
1 People’s Republic of Kampuchea 1
ONE RIEL
1 [1979] 1
Reverse
Agricultural scene, Khmer women harvesting rice, denomination in Khmer writing.
Lettering:
មួយរៀល
1 RIEL ๑រៀល
Translation: ONE RIEL
Features
| Issuer | Cambodia |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | People’s Republic of Kampuchea (1979-1990) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Year | 1979 |
| Value | 1 Riel (1 KHR) |
| Currency | Second riel (1979-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 124 × 62 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Demonetized | Yes |
