CDF - Congolese Franc currency

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The Congolese Franc (CDF) is the official currency of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and is issued by the Central Bank of the Congo. The franc has faced severe devaluation due to economic instability, conflict, and inflation. Introduced in 1997, the CDF replaced the Zairean currency following the overthrow of the Mobutu regime. The Congolese economy relies heavily on natural resources, particularly mining (cobalt, copper, and gold), but political instability has weakened the currency’s value. The franc is subdivided into 100 centimes, though coins and smaller denominations are rarely used due to inflation. Banknotes are available in values from 1 CDF to 20,000 CDF.

CDF - Congolese Franc profile

Symbol FC
ISO 4217 Code CDF
Central Bank Central Bank of the Congo
Nicknames Franc
Countries using this currency Democratic Republic of the Congo

CDF - Congolese Franc
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