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5000 Riels 2020 Tokyo Olympics
| Issuer | National Bank of Cambodia |
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| Year | 2020 |
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| Value | 5000 Riels |
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| Obverse description | A detailed frontal view of Angkor Wat temple complex occupies the central field, rendered with fine architectural detail showing the iconic five towers and terraced galleries. A Khmer legend arcs around the upper portion of the coin within a raised inner circle, flanked by decorative scroll motifs to either side. The denomination is inscribed in both Khmer script and Latin characters in the lower field, reading '5000 រៀល' and '5000 RIELS' respectively, with the date '2020' to the right and the Khmer-numeral year '២៥៦៣' (Buddhist Era) to the left. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a dynamic composition of Olympic track-and-field athletes in motion against a stylized background of horizontal lines evoking a running track. In the foreground, two sprinters are shown in full stride, while a group of hurdlers is rendered in the upper left background. The Olympic torch with its flame appears at the left, accompanied by the Olympic rings. The French-language legend 'QUE LES JEUX COMMENCENT!' (Let the Games Begin!) curves along the lower rim in relief. |
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Cambodia has no meaningful historical connection to the Tokyo Olympics, and these gold issues were produced explicitly for the numismatic export market — collector pieces with no circulation intent and negligible domestic relevance. The National Bank of Cambodia has issued dozens of such licensed commemoratives over the past two decades, leveraging its mint authority to produce coins tied to international events it had no part in staging.
The 7.77g weight corresponds to one-quarter troy ounce, a deliberate choice that tracks bullion pricing neatly for international buyers.