Issued in 2002 by the National Bank of Cambodia, this 50 Riels banknote is part of the modern currency series introduced to stabilize and modernize the nation’s monetary system. The obverse features a portrait of Norodom Sihanouk, former King of Cambodia, alongside detailed Khmer script inscriptions and the national emblem, including Angkor Wat.
The reverse showcases the iconic Angkor Wat temple, a symbol of Cambodia’s cultural heritage and pride, set against a background of intricate traditional patterns. Printed on cotton-based paper, this note incorporates security features such as a security thread, watermark, and fine line printing.
The dimensions of the banknote are 130 × 70 mm. It is cataloged under Pick number P‑51a.
Obverse
The portrait of Banteay Srei Temple emerges in the center. On the right is the Norak Singha. On the left is the sculture of naga serpent.
Lettering:
៥០
ធនាគារជា តិនៃ កម្ពុជា
ហាសិបរៀល
50
Translation:
50
National Bank of Cambodia
Fifty Riels
50
Reverse
The sluice “Tek Thla”, along the National Road No 3.
Lettering:
50
ធនាគារជា តិនៃ កម្ពុជា
NATIONAL BANK OF CAMBODIA
2002
៥០
ហាសិបរៀល
៥០
Translation:
50
NATIONAL BANK OF CAMBODIA
NATIONAL BANK OF CAMBODIA
2002
50
FIFTY RIELS
50
Watermark
Bayon sculpture in Angkor Wat
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Comments
© gyoschakBanteay Srei is a Hindu temple of the X Century in Cambodia. Its name means “Fortress of Women” and is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. Most of the temple is built of red sandstone, and the columns and interior walls feature an astonishing number of highly detailed decorations. For these characteristics, the temps is often called “Jewel of Khmer art” or “Precious jem”.
Features
| Issuer | Cambodia |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | National Bank of Cambodia (established in 1992) |
| King | Norodom Sihanouk (1993-2004) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Year | 2002 |
| Value | 50 Riels 50 KHR = GBP 0.0092 |
| Currency | Second riel (1979-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 130 × 60 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
