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The front represents the portrait of King Norodom Sihanouk, born in 1922, was an essential figure in Cambodian history, having been king, Prime Minister and head of state. He led Cambodia to independence from France in 1953, adopted a policy of neutrality during the Cold War, and was overthrown in a coup in 1970, leading to his death. exile. Despite his initial alliance with the Khmer Rouge against the Lon Nol regime, he was placed under house arrest by the latter during their brutal rule. Sihanouk returned to Cambodia in 1991 and briefly resumed his role as king before abdicating in 2004. His legacy is marked by his efforts for independence, his complex political maneuverings, and his lasting influence on Cambodia's modern history.
The reverse side shows the Wat Preah Keo Morakot temple in Phnom Penh, known as the Silver Temple because of its floors tiled with 5,000 silver slabs. It is an important site for Buddhist practice and a place of great cultural significance in Cambodia.
Country...............................
Cambodia
Face Value..........................
100 Riels
Quality................................
New, UNC
Year....................................
2014
Signature(s).........................
Chea Chanto & Tha Yao
Printer................................
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Composition.......................
Paper
Dimensions (mm)................
140 x 65
Reference............................
P65 (World Paper Money)
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