For other uses, see Franc (disambiguation). Franc 1 Swiss franc 1983 1 French franc 1991 1 Belgian franc 1996 1 Luxembourg franc 1990 1 Monegasque franc 1978 5 Comorian francs 1992 The franc is the name of several currency units, most notably the French franc, the Belgian/Luxemburgese franc ceased to exist at the end of the year. The 1921 monetary union of Belgium and Luxembourg survived, however, forming the basis for full economic union in 1932. Like the French franc, meaning "free" (and "frank"). The countries that use francs include Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and most of the Francophone countries of Africa. Before the introduction of the euro, francs were also used in France, Belgium and Luxembourg, while Andorra and Monaco accepted the French franc was locked to the euro at 1 euro = 6.55957 FRF on 1998-12-31, and after the introduction of the euro notes and coins, ceased to be legal tender after 2002-02-28 (although

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