Australian Dollar to Cambodian Riel — exchange rate

Country of Circulation: Australia, Ashmore and Cartier Islands, Australian Antarctic Territory, Christmas Island and others

Currency Code, Symbol: AUD, AU$

Denominations of coins in circulation: 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, $1, $2

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: $5, $10, $20, $50, $100

History: The Australian dollar (symbol: $ ,code: AUD, number 036) is the currency of the Commonwealth of Australia. It is used not only on the territory of Australia, but also on the adjacent islands: Cocos Islands, Norfolk, and Christmas Islands. $ is identified as AUD or by the classic dollar sign on the global financial market.One AUD is 100 cents. It has come into action in 1966, replacing the Australian pound. Since the late 80s, banknotes have been being made from special flexible plastic instead of paper. It makes money last longer in humid Australian climate. Interestingly, all banknotes have the same height, but are different in length. On the notes you can find portraits of historical and political figures, important buildings and objects. Australia also regularly issues commemorative coins worth 50 cents.Read More

Country of Circulation: Cambodia

Currency Code, Symbol: KHR, ៛

Denominations of coins in circulation: 50, 100, 200, 500 riels (no longer minted but still legal tender)

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: 100, 500, 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, 10,000, 20,000, 50,000 riels

History: The Cambodian riel (៛) is the national currency of Cambodia. An international term for the currency is KHR. The currency is subdivided into sens.One KHR equals 100 sens. The currency has been in circulation since 1955. It replaced the previous official currency, which was the French Indochinese piastre. There were times when the country eliminated all financial relations. In the period from 1975 to 1980, Cambodia was ruled by the Khmer Rouge. They did not use any currencies, but periodically turned to foreign currencies. In today’s Cambodia the American dollar ($) still appears to be more popular than the riel.Read More