French Francs
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The French Franc was the currency of France from 1795 until 2002, when it was replaced by the Euro. The franc was first struck as a gold coin under Jean le Bon in the 14th century, and later adopted as a basic denomination in the French Republic and its colonies. The name ‘franc’ derives from the original Latin inscription on the coin, FRANCORUM REX, ‘King of the Franks’.
French Francs are now obsolete. At Leftover Currency we specialize in the exchange of obsolete currencies, like the French Franc. Our online exchange service is quick, easy, secure and free of charge. We exchange both French Franc banknotes and French Franc and Centimes coins.
To convert your French Francs to cash, select the type of French Francs you want to exchange:
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France 1 centime coin
Before France introduced the Euro in 2002 this coin used to be the smallest value coin: The 1 centime coin was worth the equivalent of 0.01 French franc. Its simple design features an ear of wheat. The 1 centime coin from France is made of stainless steel and weighs only 1.6 grams with a diameter … ContinuedYou get: £0.000181 FRF = £0.0175000000 -
20 French Francs banknote (Bayard)
The green-coloured 20 francs banknote features a portrait of the French knight Pierre Terrail, also known as Bayard. He is a legendary brave knight and soldier. His motto ‘Sans peur, sans reproche’ is printed on the vingt francs note, meaning ‘without fear, without reproach’.You get: £0.012801 FRF = £0.0006400000











