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1 franc note (reverse)

ISO 4217 Code CDF

User(s) Democratic Republic of Congo

Inflation 9%

Source The World Factbook, 2004 est.

Subunit

1/100 centime

Symbol Fr

Coins 25, 50 centimes, 1 franc (see article)

Banknotes 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 centimes, 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 francs

Central bank

Banque Centrale du Congo

Website www.bcc.cd

The franc is the currency of the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is subdivided into 100 centimes.

1 First franc, 1887-1967
2 Second franc, 1997-
- 2.1 Coins
- 2.2 Banknotes

[edit] First franc, 1887-1967

During Belgian colonial rule, currency denominated in centimes and francs was issued for use in Congo. These francs were equal in value to the Belgian franc. From 1916, the Congolese franc also circulated in Rwanda and Burundi.

Coins were issued in denominations from 1 centime up to 50 francs. As with Belgium's own coins, some types were issued in two distinct version, one with French legends, the other with Flemish legends. Banknotes were issued in denominations of 1 franc up to 1000 francs, first by the Independant State of Congo, then by the "Bank of Belgian Congo" and finally by the "Central Bank of Belgian Congo and Ruanda-Urundi".

The franc remained Congo's currency after independence until 1967, when the zaïre was introduced at a rate of 1 zaïre = 1000 francs.

Between 1960 and 1962, Katanga issued its own franc.

[edit] Second franc, 1997-

The franc was re-established in 1997, replacing the new zaïre at a rate of one hundred thousand to one.

[edit] Coins

There are numerous designs of 25 centimes, 50 centimes and 1 franc coins made of non-precious metal. Whether they are in use remains unknown.

[edit] Banknotes

Banknotes in circulation are [1] [2]

1 centime
5 centimes
10 centimes
20 centimes
50 centimes
1 franc
5 francs
10 francs
20 francs
50 francs
100 francs
200 francs
500 francs

Current CDF exchange rates

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