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Cambodian franc

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Cambodian franc
Franc (French)
2 Francs 1860
Denominations
Superunit
 5.37piastre
Subunit
1100centime
Coins
 Rarely used1, 5, 10, 25, 50 centimes, 1, 2, 4 francs, 1 piastre
Demographics
User(s)Cambodia 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

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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.

See also

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References

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  • Jean Lecompte (2000) Monnaies et Jetons des Colonies Françaises. ISBN 2-906602-16-7
  • Krause, Chester L.; Clifford Mishler (1991). Standard Catalog of World Coins: 1801–1991 (18th ed.). Krause Publications. ISBN 0873411501.
  • Pick, Albert (1994). Standard Catalog of World Paper Money: General Issues. Colin R. Bruce II and Neil Shafer (editors) (7th ed.). Krause Publications. ISBN 0-87341-207-9.
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Preceded by:
Cambodian tical
Currency of Cambodia
1875 – 1885
Succeeded by:
French Indochinese piastre
Reason: creation of a common currency for French Indochina
Ratio: 1 piastre = 5.37 francs