Issued in 1998 by the National Bank of Cambodia, this 50,000 Riels banknote is part of the late 1990s series highlighting Cambodia’s cultural heritage. The obverse features a portrait of King Norodom Sihanouk on the right side, alongside an image of the Preah Vihear Temple, a renowned Hindu temple and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The reverse shows a scenic view of the road leading to Preah Vihear Temple, surrounded by detailed patterns and traditional Khmer decorative motifs. The banknote is printed on high-quality cotton-based paper.
Security features include a watermark of King Norodom Sihanouk visible when held against light, and a multicolored underprint that enhances counterfeit resistance.
The dimensions of the banknote are 146 × 67 mm. It is cataloged under Pick number 49b.
Obverse
Preah Vihear at left, King Norodom Sihanouk at right
Reverse
Preah Vihear temple district
Printer
Oberthur Fiduciaire (Francois-Charles Oberthur Fiduciaire; FCO; Oberthur Technologies), France (1984-date)
Comments
© Bank Note Museum
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© Bank Note Museum
| Issuer | Cambodia |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | National Bank of Cambodia (established in 1992) |
| King | Norodom Sihanouk (1993-2004) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Year | 1998 (1995-1998) |
| Value | 50 000 Riels 50 000 KHR = GBP 9.22 |
| Currency | Second riel (1979-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 146 × 67 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
