The National bank of Cambodia issued new 100 and 500 Riels banknotes on January 14, 2015.
The front of the 100 Riels note features portrait of former King Norodom Sihanouk. The back shows image of Preah Tineang, the Royal Palace Throne Room.
The front of the 500 Riels note bears portrait of Cambodia’s King Norodom Sihamoni. The other side has images of two Japan-funded bridges, named Tsubasa and Kizuna. Both bridges are Japan-financed and their depiction on the banknote remarks on the good ties between Cambodia and Japan. Source
500 Riels banknote
Pink and gray. Front: Naga, mythical snake; coat of arms; King Sihamoni
Back: Nak Loeung Bridge; car driving over Kizuna (Cambodia-Japan Friendship) bridge over Mekong river at Kampong Cham.
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