50 Centimes - Norodom Sihanouk 1953 front 50 Centimes - Norodom Sihanouk 1953 back
50 Centimes - Norodom Sihanouk 1953 photo
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50 Centimes - Norodom Sihanouk

1953 year
Aluminium 3.75 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
Cambodia
King
Norodom Sihanouk (1953-1955)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1953
Value
50 Centimes (0.50)
Currency
First riel (1953-1975)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
3.75 g
Diameter
31 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#11322
Rarity index
31%

Reverse

Name and dateAutomatically translated

Lettering:
ROYAUME DU CAMBODGE
50 Cent.
·1953·

Engravers: Georges Lay, André Léon Galtié

Edge

Plain

Comment

Norodom Sihanouk (1922-2012) was King of Cambodia (1st Reign:1941-1955) (2nd reign: 1993-2004).

Interesting fact

The 50 Centimes - Norodom Sihanouk 1953 coin from Cambodia is interesting because it features the image of King Norodom Sihanouk, who was the country's monarch from 1941 until his death in 2012. He played a significant role in Cambodia's history and was known for his efforts to maintain the country's independence and neutrality during times of conflict.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1953  1200 - - - - - -

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