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Cambodian Banknotes, National Bank of Cambodia (currently use)


100,000 Riels 
    
Note Size: 156mm x 67mm
Issued on 25th March 1995
 50,000 Riels
      
Note Size: 150mm x 70mm
Issued on 06th April 2001
50,000 Riels
      
Note Size: 147mm x 67mm
Issued on 25th March 1995

20,000Riels
   
     Note Size: 150mm x 70mm
Issued on 12th May 2008
20,000 Riels
   
Note Size: 147mm x 67mm
Issued on 25th March 1995
10,000 Riels
   
Note Size: 146mm x 68mm
Issued on o6th April 2001
10,000 Riels
   
Note Size: 138mm x 67mm
Issued on 25th March 1995

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