Cambodia 3000 riels Year of the Dog St. Bernard PL70 PCGS silver coin 2006

The Cambodia 3000 Riels Lunar Year Series “Year of the Dog – St. Bernard” silver coin, issued in 2006, is a majestic numismatic tribute to loyalty, protection, and calm strength. Released by the Kingdom of Cambodia, this coin celebrates the Year of the Dog, a zodiac sign symbolizing faithfulness, responsibility, and devotion, embodied here by the iconic St. Bernard breed.

The reverse features a finely colorized portrait of a St. Bernard dog, shown front-facing with a powerful head, expressive dark eyes, broad muzzle, drooping ears, and thick fur rendered in soft natural tones. The breed’s gentle yet vigilant character is clearly conveyed through its calm expression. The design is framed by a beaded dotted border and includes inscriptions “YEAR OF THE DOG,” Chinese zodiac characters, the breed name “St. Bernard,” “1 OZ .999 SILVER,” and the date “2006,” all set on a matte silver field.

The obverse presents a sculptural portrait of King Jayavarman VII, one of the greatest rulers of the Khmer Empire. Depicted front-facing with stylized facial features and smooth mirrored surfaces, the portrait is encircled by inscriptions “KING JAYAVARMAN VII 1162–1201,” “KINGDOM OF CAMBODIA,” and the denomination “3000 RIELS,” completed with a dotted decorative rim.

Struck in prooflike silver and certified PCGS PL70, this coin represents the highest grade and is part of Cambodia’s respected Lunar Year Series. A superb choice for collectors of top-grade certified silver, zodiac animals, and distinguished dog breed issues.

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