Prime Minister Hun Manet, confirmed that the National Bank's issuance of the new 50,000 riel banknote aims to strengthen security and enhance the aesthetic quality of the national currency, particularly to prevent counterfeiting, which can occur with high-denomination and widely circulated banknotes. Prime Minister Hun Manet of the Kingdom of Cambodia made the remarks on October 1, 2026, during the official inauguration of National Road No. 10 from Samlot (Battambang Province) to Veal Veaeng (Pursat Province) to Koh Kong city (Koh Kong Province), with a total length of 198.51 km.
Hun Manet confirmed that the new banknotes have been issued to enhance confidence and security in the use of the currency, while old banknotes that are damaged or no longer suitable for continued circulation will be withdrawn from the system.
The withdrawn old banknotes will be shredded according to procedure to end their circulation and be replaced by new banknotes. This measure aims to maintain the quality, security, and aesthetic integrity of the banknotes in use throughout Cambodia. By: Sopheak.
