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500 Riels, National Bank of Cambodia (established in 1954), Cambodia, 1972–1975 (Pick 16)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1972-1975

Issuing entity

Cambodia

This 500 Riels note was issued in Cambodia by the National Bank of Cambodia (established in 1954), with dates recorded from 1972–1975. It belongs to the First riel (1953-1975) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Khmer Republic (1970-1975). It measures 183 × 86 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 16.

Obverse: Green and black on multicolor underprint. Girl with vessel on head at left. Reverse: Farmers harvesting rice in paddy; bas-relief frieze at Angkor Wat below. Its lettering reads “BANQUE NATIONALE DU CAMBODGE / 500”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Natiuonal bank of Cambodia”. The note was printed by De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date). Watermark: Bust of man, facing right. Signatures recorded for the type: Hing Kunthel (HK) (Governor of the National Bank); Yem Sarong (YS) (Chief Inspector); Long Chuon (LC) (Advisor); E. Eo Lom Ann (EELA) (Chief Inspector); Sok Chhong (SC) (Governor of the National Bank). 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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Historical context

Replacement notes: Series # 90. UV activity on front:

Physical characteristics

Size
183 × 86 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper
Watermark
Bust of man, facing right

Technical characteristics

Printer
De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date)
Currency
First riel (1953-1975)
Signatures
Hing Kunthel (HK) (Governor of the National Bank) · Yem Sarong (YS) (Chief Inspector) · Long Chuon (LC) (Advisor) · E. Eo Lom Ann (EELA) (Chief Inspector) · Sok Chhong (SC) (Governor of the National Bank)
Demonetized
Yes
Issuing bank
National Bank of Cambodia (established in 1954)

Design

Obverse
Green and black on multicolor underprint. Girl with vessel on head at left.
Reverse
Farmers harvesting rice in paddy; bas-relief frieze at Angkor Wat below.
Reverse lettering
BANQUE NATIONALE DU CAMBODGE / 500

Identification

Value
500 Riels
Dates recorded
1972-1975
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 16

Documentation checklist

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

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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P16
  • NumistaN# 204564

Research required

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