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, one of the oldest and most recognizable dog breeds in the world. In the Chinese zodiac tradition, the Dog symbolizes loyalty, honesty, vigilance, and protection, while the Shar Pei adds strong cultural symbolism through its ancient Chinese origins. Issued by the Kingdom of Cambodia with a face value of 3000 riels, this coin is part of a widely collected lunar program admired for its expressive animal portraits.

The reverse displays a finely detailed, colorized portrait of a Shar Pei shown frontally. The breed’s signature deep wrinkles, broad muzzle, compact ears, and calm, attentive gaze are rendered with remarkable 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 inscription, all framed by an elegant beaded border along the rim.

The obverse features a sculptural bust of King Jayavarman VII, one of the most influential rulers in Cambodian history, depicted bare-chested in a classical style. The circular legend reads “KING JAYAVARMAN VII 1162–1201,” “KINGDOM OF CAMBODIA,” and “3000 RIELS,” complemented by polished fields and a dotted rim.

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

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