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Angkor Wat 100 Riels Cambodia Authentic Coin Charm for Jewelry & Craft Making (Buddhist Temple) Obverse: Angkor Wat Reverse: Year in Gregorian (1994) & Buddhist calendar (2537) & denomination within wreath Lettering: ១០០ រៀល 100 គ.ស.១៩៩៤ ព.ស.២៥៣៧ Translation: 100 Riels 100 1994 AD 2537 BE Features IssuerCambodia KingNorodom Sihanouk (1993-2004) TypeStandard circulation coin Year2537 (1994) CalendarThai Value100 Riels 100 KHR = 0.025 USD CurrencySecond riel (1979-date) CompositionSteel Weight2 g Diameter17.9 mm Thickness1.16 mm ShapeRound OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑ NumberN# 6107 ReferencesKM# 93, Schön# 56 Wikipedia: Angkor Wat (/ˌæŋkɔːr ˈwɒt/; Khmer: អង្គរវត្ត "Temple city/city of temples") is the largest religious structure (temple complex) in the world by land area, measuring 162.6 hectares (1.626 km2; 402 acres), located in Cambodia. Originally constructed as a personal mausoleum for the Khmer King Suryavarman II, dedicated to Vishnu in the early 12th century, it was converted into a Buddhist Temple towards the end of 12th century & remains so in the present day. The temple was built by Suryavarman II in the early 12th century in Yaśodharapura (Khmer: យសោធរបុរៈ, present-day Angkor), the capital of the Khmer Empire, as the state temple for the Empire. As the best-preserved temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious centre since its foundation. The temple is at the top of the high classical style of Khmer architecture. Today, it is one of the most important pilgrimage sites for Buddhists in Cambodia & around the world. It has become a symbol of Cambodia, appearing on its national flag, & it is the country's main tourist attraction. Angkor Wat played a major role in converting Cambodia into a Buddhist Nation. Angkor Wat combines two basic plans of Khmer temple architecture: the temple-mountain & the later galleried temple. It is designed to represent Mount Meru, home of the devas in Hindu & Buddhist cosmology. It lies within a moat more than 5 kilometres (3 mi) long & an outer wall 3.6 kilometres (2.2 mi) long. The temple has three rectangular galleries, each raised above the next. At the centre of the temple stands a quincunx of towers. Unlike most Angkorian temples, Angkor Wat is oriented to the west. Scholars are divided as to the significance of this. The temple is admired for the grandeur & harmony of its architecture, extensive bas-reliefs, & statues of Buddhas & Devas that adorn its walls. Angkor Wat 100 Riels Cambodia Authentic Coin Money For Jewelry & Craft Making | Buddhist Temple
