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20 Centimes - Norodom Sihanouk Essai
| Issuer | Cambodia |
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| Year | 1953 |
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| Value | 20 Centimes (0.20) |
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| Obverse description | Central device depicts the Preah Khan Reach (royal sword of state) atop a tiered ceremonial pedestal or altar, from which radiating lines emanate in a starburst pattern, symbolising royal authority and divine light. A crescent finial crowns the topmost tier. The entire design is enclosed within a rope-style beaded border. A Khmer legend encircles the central device along the periphery, with a date in Khmer numerals appearing in the lower field. |
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| Reverse description | The denomination is displayed prominently in the central field in three lines: the numeral '20' in Khmer script at top, the word 'សេន' (Sen) in Khmer below, and '20 Cent.' in Latin characters beneath. The central device is framed by a wreath of laurel or olive branches tied at the base with a ribbon and bow. The legend 'ROYAUME DU CAMBODGE' arcs along the upper periphery in Latin characters, with the date '1953' appearing in the lower field flanked by pellets, all within a beaded border. |
| Reverse script | Latin/Khmer |
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