Eagle Ocean can be roughly divided into two types: the lace Eagle Ocean before 1897 and the straight edged Eagle Ocean after 1898. The lace eagle ocean has a face value of 8 riels, while the straight edged eagle ocean has a face value of 1 peso. On the front of the silver dollar is an eagle with outstretched wings, holding a long snake in its mouth (the lace eagle snake tail is connected to the eagle wing, while the straight edge eagle snake tail is not connected to the eagle wing), standing on a cactus (the national flower) with one leg, and the Spanish word "REPUBLIKAMEXIKANA" written above the edge. In the center of the back is a free soft hat. The pattern symbolizes strength, loyalty, peace, and freedom.