Cambodia 3000 riels Lunar Calendar Year of the Dog Shar Pei silver coin 2006

Cambodia 3000 riels 2006 silver coin from the Lunar Calendar series is dedicated to the Year of the Dog and features the distinctive Shar Pei breed. In the Chinese zodiac, the Dog symbolizes loyalty, honesty, vigilance, and protection, while the Shar Pei, with its ancient origins and unmistakable appearance, adds deep cultural resonance to this issue. Issued by the Kingdom of Cambodia with a face value of 3000 riels, the coin belongs to a popular lunar-themed program celebrating zodiac animals through realistic canine portraits.

The reverse showcases a finely detailed, colorized portrait of a Shar Pei shown frontally. The breed’s characteristic deep facial wrinkles, broad muzzle, small folded ears, and thoughtful expression are rendered with striking realism against a softly matte silver field. Surrounding inscriptions include “YEAR OF THE DOG,” the Chinese characters for the Dog year, the breed name “Shar-Pei,” the date “2006,” and the silver fineness marking. A decorative beaded border frames the entire composition, enhancing its visual balance and elegance.

The obverse presents a sculptural bust of King Jayavarman VII, one of the most influential rulers in Cambodian history, portrayed bare-chested in a classical style. Encircling legends read “KING JAYAVARMAN VII 1162–1201,” “KINGDOM OF CAMBODIA,” and “3000 RIELS,” set within polished fields and a dotted rim.

Struck in silver with refined prooflike surfaces, this coin unites lunar symbolism, rare dog imagery, and Cambodian heritage, making it a strong addition to zodiac and modern world silver collections.

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