English Explanatory Dictionary

old franc

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One French franc before January 1960, when it was devalued to 1/100 of its original value and replaced by the new franc, worth 100 old francs.

Word forms

old franc old francs

Etymology

Retronym for franc, to avoid confusion with the new franc.

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