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French Franc (FRF)
The French Franc (FRF) was the currency of France before the euro. It is now obsolete but remains historically significant.
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Converted amount
0.0006 USD
Exchange rate
1 FRF = 0.000588 USD
Updated
8/9/2026 12:00 AM
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FRF · French Franc
French Franc (FRF) Overview
The French Franc (FRF) served as France's official currency from 1795 until 2002, when it was replaced by the euro (EUR). During its long history, the franc underwent several reforms and redenominations, including the introduction of the 'nouveau franc' in 1960, which equaled 100 old francs. The currency was issued by the Banque de France and was subdivided into 100 centimes.
As a legacy currency, the French Franc is no longer in circulation and cannot be used for transactions. However, it retains historical and numismatic value. The exchange rate between the franc and the euro was fixed at 6.55957 FRF per EUR when the euro was introduced, and this rate remains relevant for converting old franc amounts into euros for historical or accounting purposes.
Today, the French Franc is primarily of interest to collectors, historians, and those dealing with pre-euro financial records. It serves as a reminder of France's economic past and the transition to a unified European currency. For current financial transactions, the euro is the sole legal tender in France.
- Code
- FRF
- Symbol
- FRF
- Current rate
- USD / FRF
Currency information
Last updated · 8/7/2026
Introduced in 1795, replacing the French livre.
- Official name
- French Franc
- Legal tender status
- Withdrawn as legal tender on 17 February 2002
- Decimal places
- 2
- Minor unit
- centime · 1 FRF = 100 centime
- Countries
- France
- Territories
- French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Réunion, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Mayotte, French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Wallis and Futuna, French Southern and Antarctic Lands
- Issuing authority
- Banque de France
- Central bank
- Banque de France · Official website
- Exchange-rate regime
- Fixed conversion rate to the euro since 1 January 1999
Common banknotes
20 F · 50 F · 100 F · 200 F · 500 F
Common coins
1 centime · 5 centimes · 10 centimes · 20 centimes · 50 centimes · 1 F · 2 F · 5 F · 10 F
Also known as
FF · French Franc · FRF · F
Practical notes
- The French Franc was replaced by the euro (EUR) at a fixed rate of 6.55957 FRF = 1 EUR.
- Banknotes and coins could be exchanged at the Banque de France until 17 February 2012.
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French Franc questions
What is the FRF exchange rate?
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