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1 Riel, National Bank of Cambodia (established in 1954), Cambodia, 1956–1975 (Pick 4)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1956-1975

Issuing entity

Cambodia

This 1 Riel note was issued in Cambodia by the National Bank of Cambodia (established in 1954), with dates recorded from 1956–1975. It belongs to the First riel (1953-1975) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Khmer Republic (1970-1975); Norodom Suramarit (1955-1960); Sisowath Kossamak (1960-1970). It measures 128 × 64 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 4.

Obverse: Boats at Phnom Penh, the country's traditional river port. Reverse: Royal palace throne room. Its lettering reads “UN RIEL / 1 / BANQUE NATIONALE DU CAMBODGE”. The note was printed by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom (1856-1990). Signatures recorded for the type: Son Sann (SS) (Governor of the National Bank); Unknown (U) (Chief Inspector); Tep Phan (TP) (Advisor); Pho Proeung (PP) (Advisor); Touch Kim (TK₁) (Chief Inspector); Phek Chhat (PC) (Advisor); Yem Sarong (YS) (Chief Inspector); Heng Yanh (HY) (Advisor) and further combinations. Demonetized: Yes.

Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
2
Catalogue references
2

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Physical characteristics

Size
128 × 64 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper

Technical characteristics

Printer
Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom (1856-1990)
Currency
First riel (1953-1975)
Signatures
Son Sann (SS) (Governor of the National Bank) · Unknown (U) (Chief Inspector) · Tep Phan (TP) (Advisor) · Pho Proeung (PP) (Advisor) · Touch Kim (TK₁) (Chief Inspector) · Phek Chhat (PC) (Advisor) · Yem Sarong (YS) (Chief Inspector) · Heng Yanh (HY) (Advisor) · Chai Thoul (CT) (Chief Inspector) · Long Chuon (LC) (Advisor) · Touch Kim (TK₂) (Governor of the National Bank) · Hing Kunthel (HK) (Governor of the National Bank)
Demonetized
Yes
Issuing bank
National Bank of Cambodia (established in 1954)

Design

Obverse
Boats at Phnom Penh, the country's traditional river port
Reverse
Royal palace throne room
Reverse lettering
UN RIEL / 1 / BANQUE NATIONALE DU CAMBODGE

Identification

Value
1 Riel
Dates recorded
1956-1975
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 4

Documentation checklist

Denomination
Research required
Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
Recorded
Weight
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Mint or printer
Recorded
Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
Recorded
Attached photograph (check rights)
Recorded

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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P4
  • NumistaN# 203305

Research required

  • Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.
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