National Bank of Cambodia to Launch “Love the Riel” Campaign, Allowing Public to Exchange Worn or Torn Banknotes

Phnom Penh: In good news for people holding old, worn or torn banknotes, the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) will launch its “Love the Riel” campaign from March 20 to 29, 2024, allowing them to exchange their notes for new riel banknotes for use in the market.

According to an NBC announcement on the “Love the Riel” campaign issued on March 19, 2024, members of the public with old, worn or torn riel banknotes can exchange them for new banknotes of all denominations from March 20 to 29, 2024, between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. The exchange is free of charge and is available at all NBC branches and branches of banking and microfinance institutions in the capital and provinces nationwide during the campaign period.