ខ្មែរSOSORO Museum
Cambodia’s First Gold Coin
This gold coin reflects Khmer craftsmanship and identity in the ancient world. Its inscription and form offer a glimpse into Cambodia’s history and artistic traditions.
Explore the story behind the coin and the details that reveal how Khmer society developed over time.
Currency circulated in Cambodia before locally produced coins appeared. Rising-sun coins found in archaeological excavations illustrate these earlier exchanges. The gold coin associated with King Ishanavarman I offers a glimpse into the connections between currency, royal authority, and Khmer society during the Chenla period.
Preah Srey Ishanavarman Museum of Economy and Money
Today, this ancient gold coin is preserved and displayed at the Preah Srey Ishanavarman Museum of Economy and Money (SOSORO Museum) in Phnom Penh. The museum also exhibits rising-sun coins, Greco-Indian and Roman coins, silver coins, and many other forms of ancient currency, tracing around 2,000 years of Cambodia’s economic and monetary history.
- LocationPreah Srey Ishanavarman Museum of Economy and Money
- Best forHistory · Culture · First-time visitors
- Visit duration1–2 hours
- Good to knowEasy to combine with nearby landmarks and the riverside area.
