Cambodia 4 riels Prehistoric Animals series Anatosaurus CuNi coin 1994

The Cambodia 4 Riels 1994 coin from the Prehistoric Animals series is a vivid tribute to Anatosaurus, one of the large herbivorous dinosaurs of the Late Cretaceous period. Issued by the State of Cambodia, this coin transforms prehistoric life into a striking numismatic narrative, combining scientific imagination with clear, expressive engraving.

The reverse features a powerful depiction of Anatosaurus standing in a rugged prehistoric landscape. The dinosaur is shown in side profile with a long tail, muscular hind legs, smaller forelimbs, textured skin folds, and a distinctive duck-bill shaped head. Behind it rise jagged mountains and rocky terrain, reinforcing the ancient environment. The inscriptions “PREHISTORIC ANIMALS” arc along the upper rim, while “Anatosaurus” appears below, with the year “1994” placed near the ground line among stones and terrain details.

The obverse presents a restrained and symbolic design centered on Cambodian heritage. A rectangular inset displays the Angkor Wat temple complex in fine architectural detail, with tiered towers and symmetrical lines. Around the rim runs the inscription “STATE OF CAMBODIA,” and the denomination “4 RIELS” is clearly engraved at the bottom.

Struck in copper-nickel, this coin belongs to a popular thematic series celebrating prehistoric fauna. It is an appealing addition for collectors interested in dinosaurs, natural history, and modern Cambodian commemorative coinage.

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