100 KHR #101

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King Norodom Sihamoni (born 1953), the current monarch of Cambodia who ascended to the throne in 2004 following the abdication of his father King Norodom Sihanouk. He is portrayed at right wearing traditional Khmer royal attire. At left is a traditional Khmer lion statue (singha), a guardian figure commonly found at Cambodian temples and palaces, representing protection and royal authority. The note bears Khmer script throughout and displays the royal emblem.

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Preah Vihear Temple, an ancient Khmer temple situated atop a cliff in the Dângrêk Mountains on the border between Cambodia and Thailand. Built primarily during the reigns of Khmer kings Suryavarman I (1006–1050) and Suryavarman II (1113–1150), this Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a symbol of Cambodian national pride. At right is a seated Buddha statue, representing Cambodia's dominant Buddhist faith and the synthesis of Hindu and Buddhist traditions in Khmer culture.

History

This note belongs to the 2014 series of Cambodian riel issued by the National Bank of Cambodia, continuing the modern riel currency that was reintroduced in 1980 after the devastating Khmer Rouge period. The 100 riel denomination is one of the lower values in circulation. The series honors King Norodom Sihamoni, who has reigned since 2004, and features important cultural and religious sites reflecting Cambodia's Khmer heritage. The riel circulates alongside the US dollar in Cambodia's dual-currency economy.