In 1942, the value of 100 French francs would have been significantly impacted by the economic conditions of World War II, including inflation and occupation. The precise value in terms of purchasing power can be difficult to assess, but it would be considerably less than it is today, as the franc underwent changes and devaluations post-war. The historical context suggests that 100 francs might have had a modest purchasing power, primarily for essential goods.
90 lire was one pound
Prior to the Euro, French currency was known as the Franc, the Franc was divided into 100 smaller coins known as Centimes. This word derives from Cent meaning one hundredth part
Austria: 100 gröschen = 1 Schilling Belgium: 100 centimes = 1 (Belgian) Franc Finland: 100 pennia = 1 Markka France: 100 centimes = 1 (French) Franc Germany: 100 pfennig = 1 Deutschmark Greece: 100 lepta = 1 Drachma Ireland: 100 pence = 1 Punt Italy, including San Marino and Vatican City: 100 centimos = 1 Lira Luxembourg: 100 centimes = 1 Franc Netherlands: 100 cents = 1 Gulden (Guilder) Portugal: 100 centavos = 1 Escudo Spain: 100 centimos = 1 Peseta
The French Revolution began in 1789. The traditional legislature of France before the Revolution was the Estates-General, although this body had not met in over 100 years.
The most lucrative jewelery heist took place in 2008 in Paris, France. Approximately 100 million dollars worth of the brand Harry Winston jewelery was stolen.
in 1942 there were the French and the Swiss francs. Which one are you refering to?
The former French monetary unit equal to 100 centimes is known as the franc.
In 1924, the exchange rate between French francs and American dollars was approximately 200 francs to 1 dollar. Therefore, 20,000 French francs would have been worth about $100 in American currency at that time. However, precise historical exchange rates can vary slightly based on the specific date and economic conditions.
the French currency is now the Euro. 100 francs would be worth 15 euros based on the exchange rate.
I'm not 100% certain; but if I recall correctly there were 5 new francs to the dollar when I was a student in France in 1963. Most French people still were thinking in old francs (100-1).The Currency currently used in France is the Euro.
a French 2 francs-coin in aluminium. Over a 100 millions were struck in 1947, so the value is between 1 and 2 dollars.
I presume that you are talking about French francs, which are no longer in use. In France and most of Europe they now use Euros. There are about 80 Euros to 100 dollars, but this can change from day to day, especially in these uncertain times. However, if you are talking about 100 Swiss francs, then they are worth about $112 US dollars as of today. Currency rates fluctuate from day to day.
1 U.S. dollar = 1.11080009 Swiss francs However currency constantly changes. Google is useful in the way you can type in something such as '1 USD to Swiss francs' and it will convert it for you.
i dont think cents francs is a currency~ cent francs refers to 100 francs which the word 'cent' is in french means hundred~ take a good look back on the currency notes~
francs doen't exist anymore since 2002 as a currency. They were replaced by Euros. 100 francs were worth 15 Euros.
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.
umm... 100 french francs are worth roughly £10 so 1 french franc= 10p Hope you find this useful Katie x