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Independence Monument 50 Riels Cambodia Authentic Coin Money for Jewelry & Craft Making (Lotus Stupa) Obverse: Independence Monument in Phnom Penh in the form of a lotus-shaped stupa Reverse: Year in Gregorian (1994) & Buddhist calendar (2537) Lettering: ៥០ រៀល 50 គ.ស.១៩៩៤ ព.ស.២៥៣៧ Translation: 50 Riels 50 1994 AD 2537 BE Features IssuerCambodia KingNorodom Sihanouk (1993-2004) TypeStandard circulation coin Year1994 Value50 Riels 50 KHR = 0.012 USD CurrencySecond riel (1979-date) CompositionSteel Weight1.6 g Diameter15.9 mm Thickness1 mm ShapeRound OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑ NumberN# 6725 ReferencesKM# 92, Schön# 55 Wikipedia: The Independence Monument (Khmer: វិមានឯករាជ្យ, Vĭméan Êkăréachy [vimiən ʔaekariəc]) in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, was built in 1958 to memorialise Cambodia's independence from France in 1953. It stands on the intersection of Norodom Boulevard & Sihanouk Boulevard in the centre of the city. It is in the form of a lotus-shaped stupa, of the style seen at the Khmer temple at Banteay Srei & other Khmer historical sites. The Independence Monument was designed by the Cambodian architect Vann Molyvann, who was "personally selected & instructed" by Prince Norodom Sihanouk on how it should look like, combining "the religious & the secular." It stands 37 metres tall. During national celebrations, The Independence Monument is the center of activity. A ceremonial flame on the interior pedestal is often lit by a royal or high official on these occasions, & floral tributes line the stairs. Every year, The Independence Monument is visited by foreign tourists & locals alike. Behind the monument is the Norodom Sihanouk Memorial, constructed in 2013. Independence Monument 50 Riels Cambodia Authentic Coin Money For Jewelry & Craft Making | Lotus Stupa | Phnom Penh
