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The CFP franc (French: Franc pacifique, called the franc in everyday use) is the currency used in the French overseas collectivities (French: collectivités d'outre-mer, or COM) of French Polynesia, New Caledonia, and Wallis and Futuna.
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 francorum rex ( 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 coup franc, "free ...
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Feb 3, 2024 · The CFP franc, symbolized as F and referred to as the Central Pacific franc, serves as the official currency primarily in French Polynesia. Its denominations include bills in increments of 500, 1,000, 5,000, and 10,000, accompanied by coins in 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 increments.
The franc is the currency of French Polynesia, part of the CFP franc since 1945 and issued by the Institut d'émission d'outre-mer (IEOM) in Paris. It is subdivided into 100 centimes , although centime denominations are no longer in circulation.
Oct 19, 2022 · The CFP franc (XPF) is the official currency of four French overseas island collectivities: French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Wallis, and Futuna. The currency was introduced in 1945 to protect...
Kids Encyclopedia Facts. 10 000 CFP Franc banknote. The CFP franc (usually just called franc) is the currency used in some of France's overseas colonies ( French Polynesia, New Caledonia and Wallis and Futuna ). It was created in December 1945.
