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Central African Francs (XAF)

The XAF is the official currency of Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, with the symbol FCFA.

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Central African Francs to US Dollars: Exchange rates today

XAF
USD
1 XAF0.00 USD
10 XAF0.01 USD
20 XAF0.03 USD
50 XAF0.08 USD
100 XAF0.17 USD
250 XAF0.43 USD
300 XAF0.52 USD
500 XAF0.87 USD
1,000 XAF1.75 USD
2,000 XAF3.50 USD
5,000 XAF8.75 USD
10,000 XAF17.51 USD
USD
XAF
1 USD561 XAF
10 USD5,614 XAF
20 USD11,229 XAF
50 USD28,074 XAF
100 USD56,148 XAF
250 USD140,370 XAF
300 USD168,444 XAF
500 USD280,741 XAF
1,000 USD561,871 XAF
2,000 USD1,124,749 XAF
5,000 USD2,811,873 XAF
10,000 USD5,624,880 XAF

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Learn more about the Central African Francs

  • History

    The Central African Francs was established as the official currency of Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon in 1945. Its introduction was a key development for the nation, and it continues to be a central part of the economic landscape of both Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and Africa. Check our guide about the evolution of XAF to USD to learn more about their exchange rate history.
  • Characteristics

    The Central African Francs is divided into Centime. You'll find Central African Francs banknotes in 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10000 francs and coins in 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 500 francs.
  • Monetary policy

    The Central African Francs is managed by the Banque des États de l'Afrique Centrale, which is responsible for the currency's monetary policy and currency's value. This approach allows the currency to fluctuate based on market conditions, while the central bank retains the ability to intervene to maintain stability and control inflation. This strategic management is crucial for supporting the economic growth and stability of Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon.
  • Currency exchange

    The Central African Francs's value is pegged to the EUR, meaning it has a fixed exchange rate. This provides stability and predictability, making it a reliable currency for international business and trade.

Facts table for the Central African Francs (XAF)

Currency nameCentral African Francs
Currency codeXAF
Currency symbol

FCFA

Minor unit

Centime

Minor unit symbol-
Notes frequently used

500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10000 francs

Coins frequently used1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 500 francs
Central bank

Banque des États de l'Afrique Centrale

Users

Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon

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