The Lost Tigers of Cambodia silver coins are Cambodian bullion coins issued annually since 2022. The series celebrates the Indochinese tigers with annual releases fusing numismatic artistry, Cambodian heritage, and the country’s contemporary conservation ambitions. The Lost Tiger series is acclaimed by collectors for its craftsmanship and symbolism, serving as a tribute to a nearly lost species and a beacon of hope for their restoration.
Design and Composition
Obverse Design
Like other popular annual series, the Lost Tigers of Cambodia annual issues share a common design. The Lost Tiger series has a shared obverse featuring Angkor Wat, a Hindu-Buddhist temple in the northwest of the nation, beloved for its intricate carvings and its religious and historic significance. Above Angkor Wat is an inscription reading KINGDOM OF CAMBODIA, with the date and face value below.
Reverse Designs of the Lost Tiger Series
2022 Reverse Design
The 2022 Lost Tigers silver coin featured the face of an Indo-Chinese tiger surrounded by leaves.
| Weight | Face Value | Mintage |
| 1 oz | 3,000 | 10,000 |
| 5 oz | 15,000 | 500 |
2023 Reverse Design
The 2023 Lost Tigers reverse depicted an Indo-Chinese tiger emerging from dense foliage with paws and leaves that stretch toward the rim.
It was available in a 1 oz silver variety and had a mintage of 10,000 coins.
2024 Reverse Design
The 2024 Lost Tigers silver coin reverse features two Indo-Chinese tigers surrounded by trees and foliage.
It was issued as a 1 oz silver coin with a limited mintage of 10,000 coins.
2025 Reverse Design
The 2025 1 oz Silver Lost Tigers coin reverse depicts an Indo-Chinese tiger with her two cubs lounging in front of Angkor Wat.
The Indochinese Tiger & Conservation
The Indochinese tiger once thrived throughout Cambodia’s forests, but due to relentless threats from poaching, habitat loss, and decades of social instability, it became extinct. The last time an Indo-Chinese tiger was seen in the wild was in 2007. This marked the species’ effective disappearance from the country. There are believed to be 350 tigers left in the world as a result of lost habitat and poaching.
Extinction Status
In 2016, Cambodia became the first “Tiger Range State” to officially declare its native tiger population functionally extinct. This milestone underscored a profound ecological and cultural loss for the nation.
Conservation Efforts
Cambodia’s government and international partners responded with urgency, announcing a rewilding initiative. This ambitious program focuses on restoring forest habitats and reintroducing tigers through translocation from healthier populations abroad, supported by strategic habitat management and anti-poaching enforcement.
Series Overview
| Attribute | Details |
| Launch Year | 2022 |
| Frequency | Annual issue, new reverse design each year |
| Face Value | 3,000 Riels- Larger issues have a 15,000 Riels face value |
| Metal Content | .999 fine silver |
| Edition Cap | 10,000 BU coins/year; proofs/colorized |
| Obverse | Angkor Wat, national inscriptions |
| Reverse | Indochinese tiger (design varies annually) |
| Legal Tender | In Cambodia |
Coins are shipped in protective capsules, with rolls or boxes available for larger quantities.
Lost Tigers of Cambodia silver coins represent a fusion of bullion and modern conservation ideals. Honoring a vanished apex predator, the series aspires to inspire action and hope, serving as lasting reminders of what Cambodia has lost, and what it aims to restore. For collectors and conservationists, these coins are cultural touchstones within an ongoing story of renewal.
