The exchange rate between the francs and Euros was set at 6.55957 francs for one Euro, so one franc was worth 0.1524 Euro at the time of the switch.
Before the Euro, the French used the French franc. It was phased out in 2001.
About 3000. Note. the French franc was revalued in the late 50s - the "New Franc" was worth 100 of the old. The New Franc was converted to Euros about 10 years ago at a rate of 6.5 F = 1 Euro.
Prior to the adoption of the Euro, the historical currency of France was the franc.
The currency of France before 2002 was the French Franc. The franc was abolished in 2002 and replaced by the Euro at the rate of €1 = 6.55957 francs. The subdivision of the franc was the centime, 1 franc = 100 centimes. The name 'centime' is also used in French for the subdivision of the Euro, €1 = 100 centimes.
in old French 'franc' meant 'free'in old French 'franc' meant 'free'
The current currency that is used in France is the Euro (€) and its subdivision is called the 'cent' (English) or 'centime' (French). The Euro replaced the old French currency that was called Franc
No French bank will accept French Francs any more. The Franc was phased out in 2001 and replaced by the Euro. Banks accepted to change coins for a year after taht, and notes until 2005.
Old French money, specifically the franc, has been replaced by the euro since 2002. The exchange rate at the time of the transition was approximately 1 euro = 6.55957 francs. However, the value of old francs today can vary based on the specific coins or notes and their collectible status. Generally, for practical purposes, old francs are no longer in circulation and have limited monetary value.
there is no such thing as a 2500 old French Franc. The first French franc was created on the 5th of December, 1360.
it's the old currency (previous than Euros) 1 euro = 6.55957 franc
in old French 'franc' meant 'free'
The Franc was the old standard of currencey in France up until it was replaced by the Euro in 1999. The Franc replaced the Livre in 1360 AD. The Franc was decimalized in 1795 during the French revolution. The Livre was the Currency standard estblished by Charlemagne in the 8th century to replace Roman coinage which was still in use at the time.