franc
Sign in to saveThe franc is any of various units of currency. One franc is typically divided into 100 centimes. The name is said to derive from the Latin inscription (King of the Franks) used on early French coins and until the 18th century, or from the French franc, meaning "frank" (and "free" in certain contexts, such as , "free kick").
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- Origins
- French franc
- CFA and CFP francs
- Comorian franc
- Belgian franc and Luxembourg franc
- Swiss franc and Liechtenstein franc
- Saar franc
- Countries that use a franc
- Countries using a franc
- As of 2023
- Collectivities franc
- Selected obsolete
- See also
- References
- External links
The franc is any of various units of currency. One franc is typically divided into 100 centimes. The name is said to derive from the Latin inscription (King of the Franks) used on early French coins and until the 18th century, or from the French franc, meaning "frank" (and "free" in certain contexts, such as , "free kick").
The countries that use francs today include Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and most of Francophone Africa. The Swiss franc is a major world currency today due to the prominence of Swiss financial institutions.