XOF · CFA
West African CFA franc (XOF)
The West African CFA franc (XOF) is the currency of eight West African countries in the UEMOA, pegged to the euro.
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Converted amount
0.0018 USD
Exchange rate
1 XOF = 0.001764 USD
Updated
8/9/2026 12:00 AM
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XOF · West African CFA franc
West African CFA Franc (XOF) Overview
The West African CFA franc (XOF) is the common currency of the eight member states of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA): Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, Senegal, and Togo. It is issued by the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) and is one of two CFA franc currencies in Africa, the other being the Central African CFA franc (XAF). The XOF is pegged to the euro at a fixed rate, providing monetary stability for member countries.
Historically, the CFA franc was created in 1945 and has undergone several reforms. The currency is widely used in the region for trade and everyday transactions, and its stability is underpinned by the French Treasury guarantee. However, the currency has faced criticism for its peg to the euro, which some argue limits the monetary policy autonomy of member states. In 2019, the currency was renamed the Eco, with plans to reform the peg, but as of now, the XOF remains in circulation.
For travelers and businesses, the XOF is available in coins and banknotes, with denominations ranging from 1 to 500 francs for coins and 500 to 10,000 francs for banknotes. The currency is not freely convertible outside the region, and exchange rates are determined by the peg to the euro. It is advisable to check current exchange rates before transactions, as they can vary slightly due to market conditions.
- Code
- XOF
- Symbol
- CFA
- Current rate
- USD / XOF
Currency information
Last updated · 8/6/2026
Introduced in 1945 as the franc of the French colonies of West Africa, later becoming the CFA franc.
- Official name
- West African CFA franc
- Legal tender status
- Legal tender in all member states of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA)
- Decimal places
- 0
- Countries
- Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Togo
- Issuing authority
- Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO)
- Central bank
- Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) · Official website
- Exchange-rate regime
- Fixed exchange rate, pegged to the euro
Common banknotes
500 CFA francs · 1000 CFA francs · 2000 CFA francs · 5000 CFA francs · 10000 CFA francs
Common coins
1 CFA franc · 2 CFA francs · 5 CFA francs · 10 CFA francs · 25 CFA francs · 50 CFA francs · 100 CFA francs · 200 CFA francs · 250 CFA francs · 500 CFA francs
Also known as
CFA franc · Franc CFA · XOF
Practical notes
- The CFA franc is issued by the BCEAO.
- The currency is pegged to the euro at a fixed rate of 1 euro = 655.957 XOF.
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West African CFA franc questions
What is the XOF exchange rate?
The displayed rate is the latest available reference rate for USD/XOF. It can change throughout the day.
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