Information on currency : French franc

Page last updated on December 9, 2023

Currency code (ISO 4217):

FRF

Numeric code:

250

Currency symbol:

Subunit (quantity):

Centime (100)

Country or territory:

France (FR)

Status:

No longer in use

Replaced by

Euro (EUR)

Exchange rate mechanism:

Monetary authority:

(created: )

The French Franc (French franc) was the official currency of France before the country adopted the Euro. It was in use from 1360 to 2002.

The French Franc was introduced in the 14th century and underwent several monetary reforms over the centuries. It was replaced by the Euro on January 1, 2002, when France, along with several other European countries, adopted the common currency.

Subunits

The French Franc was divided into 100 centimes.

Coins and Banknotes

The French Franc had various denominations of coins and banknotes. Coins were issued in centimes and Francs, while banknotes were issued in various denominations.

Euro Adoption

France adopted the Euro on January 1, 2002. From this date, the French Franc ceased to be legal tender, and all transactions switched to the Euro.

Since the adoption of the Euro, the French Franc is no longer in circulation, and any remaining banknotes and coins are considered collector's items. The Euro is now the official currency used in France.

Exchange Rate

The exchange rate at which the French Franc was replaced by the Euro was fixed at 1 Euro = 6.55957 French Francs.