N5 1972 The Towering Face of Bayon & Chanchhaya Pavilion in 5-riel

Cambodia’s vintage 1972 5-riel banknote captures national heritage by pairing Angkor Thom’s smiling Bayon faces with Phnom Penh’s Chanchhaya “ Moonlight ” Pavilion. Rebuilt in 1913 under King Sisowath along the Chaktomuk River, this iconic Royal Palace venue bridges ancient architectural mastery with living traditions, serving as a stage for royal addresses, state banquets, and the Royal Ballet.