Cambodian franc

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Cambodian franc

Franc (French)
2 Francs 1860
Denominations
Superunit
5.37	piastre
Subunit
1⁄100	centime
Coins
Rarely used	1, 5, 10, 25, 50 centimes, 1, 2, 4 francs, 1 piastre
Demographics
User(s)	French Cambodia

The franc was the currency of Cambodia between 1875 and 1885. It was equal to the French franc and was similarly subdivided into 100 centimes. It circulated alongside the piastre (equal to the Mexican peso) with 1 piastre = 5.37 francs. It replaced the tical and was replaced by the piastre. No paper money was issued.

Coins were issued in denominations of 5, 10, 25 and 50 centimes, 1, 2 and 4 francs and 1 piastre. The 5 and 10 centimes were struck in bronze, with the remaining pieces in silver. All the coins were dated 1860 but were minted (mostly in Belgium) in 1875. They all bear the portrait of King Norodom. In about 1900, some of the silver coins were restruck but at approximately 15% reduced weights.

• French Indochinese piastre

• Cambodian Coins of Norodom I
• Cambodian Currency Collection – Depicts every banknote issued by National Bank of Cambodia