...Cambodia - 200000 Riel 2024 Commemorative 20th Coronation Anniversary Of King Norodom Sihamoni

ព្រះរាជាណាចក្រកម្ពុជា

(Kingdom of Cambodia)

ធនាគារជាតិនៃកម្ពុជា

(National Bank of Cambodia, Est.1954)

Currency : Riel (KHR)

 

This is a commemorative note of 200,000 riels issued on 16.10.2024 for the celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Coronation of King Norodom Sihamoni. King Norodom Sihamoni was crowned on 29.10.2004 (-29.10.2024). This is the largest denomination of note issued in the Kingdom of Cambodia since 1955.

 

The face value of this note is worth approximately US$50. According to a local report, a total of 20 million pieces have been printed. The entire print is worth about US$1.0 billion, and the authority in Cambodia has assured the public that the issuance of this high denomination of banknotes will not affect currency circulation in the Cambodian economy. It is always a concern when such a high value banknote is issued to counter shortage of money due to high inflation, just like those countries going through the experience of a high inflationary environment. I believe there is no evidence that the country is experiencing high inflation. At the moment, there are 13 denominations of banknotes plus this new 200000 riels circulating in Cambodia and they are 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10000, 15000, 20000, 30000, 50000, 100000 and 200000 riels.

 

This new banknote adds to a series of commemorative banknotes issued by the Cambodian government to honor significant milestones in the country's history and royal family. In 2019, a 15,000 riel banknote was released to mark the 15th anniversary of King Sihamoni's coronation.

Two Hundred Thousand Riels

Governor - Chea Chanto* (tenure 1998-2023)

Cashier General - Ou Chandara

Watermark - King Norodom Sihamoni and electrotype emblem

Dimensions - 172mm x 77mm

 

Note* He has since been replaced by Dr Chea Serey (PhD, she/her, since 2023)

Front - The main features on the front are the two portraits of King Norodom Sihamoni (b.1953) and Queen Norodom Monineath Sihanouk (b.1936). The late King Norodom Sihanouk and Queen Norodom Monineath Sihanouk were married in 1955 after King Norodom Sihamoni was born. King Norodom Sihamoni had a younger brother called Norodom Narindrapong (b.1954-2003). The background of this note is decorated with traditional sculptures with the words ពីររយពាន់រៀល (Two Hundred Thousand Riel) at the bottom, with the number ២00000 (200,000) at the top'.

 

Back - The image of King Sihamoni signing an official document. To the right is the iconic Bayon Temple in Siem Reap province, featuring the Four faces of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara. To the bottom left is the inscription of "Congratulations to the 20-Year Anniversary of the Coronation Day of His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni (29 October 2004 - 20 October 2024)". Beneath that is the Naga (mythical snake) from Wat Phnom Bridge.