The 5th gopura at Preah Vihear is denoted on the new 2,000 Riel banknote.
The National Bank of Cambodia has just entered into circulation a brand spanking new 2,000 Riel banknote. It's particularly topical as Cambodia has been desperately trying to get World Heritage status for the temple. In addition to extra slice of publicity amongst the country's currency, the authorities are also making changes at the temple itself. The souvenir and drink vendors have been moved out of the temple courtyards and down to the bottom of the first flight of stairs, and the word is that the village which sits next to the border crossing with Thailand, will also be cleared away pretty soon.
Adapted from Andy Brouwer
1 comment:
Don understand how could this gov't try to prove that it is nationalist while it is still shamelessly VN puppet.
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