Issued in 1979 by the National Bank of Cambodia, this 0.5 Riel banknote was introduced during the transitional period following the Khmer Rouge regime. The obverse features the national emblem of Cambodia, including the Angkor Wat temple silhouette, along with inscriptions in Khmer script. The note reflects the austere design characteristic of that era, emphasizing national unity and recovery.
The reverse shows traditional Cambodian motifs and simple geometric patterns. Printed on cotton-based paper, this low-denomination note includes basic security features such as a watermark and fine line printing.
Obverse
State Emblem of the People’s Republic of Kampuchea to the left, passenger train to the right
Lettering:
0.๕ សាធារណរដ្ឋប្រជាមានិតកម្ពុជា 0.๕
ប្រាំកាក់
Translation:
0.5 PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF KAMPUCHEA 0.5
FIVE KAK
Reverse
Fishermen on the Tonle Sap lake, text in Khmer
Lettering:
0.๕ 0.๕
ប្រាំកាក់
Translation:
0.5
FIVE KAK
Features
| Issuer | Cambodia |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | People’s Republic of Kampuchea (1979-1990) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Year | 1979 |
| Value | 0.5 Riel 0.5 KHR = GBP 0.000092 |
| Currency | Second riel (1979-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 115 × 58 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
