Franc (1860-1953)
The Cambodian Franc (1860–1953) was a short-lived and unique currency system issued under French protectorate influence in the Kingdom of Cambodia.
Key History & Overview
- Issuer: Kingdom of Cambodia under King Norodom I (reigned 1860–1904).
- Timeframe: 1860 to 1953, after which it was succeeded by the first Cambodian riel in 1953.
- Relationship to French Currency: Designed to align with the French franc and the Latin Monetary Union standard (1 franc = 100 centimes), though coins were minted both in Europe (such as Brussels) and locally/artisanal.
- Demonetized: All coins from this series are now demonetized.