It was equal to the French franc and was similarly subdivided into 100 centimes.

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.

They all bear the portrait of King Norodom.

In about 1900, some of the silver coins were restruck but at approximately 15% reduced weights.