The
Francs
The
Francs
The franc was originally a gold coin of 3.87 g minted in 1360 . It was created on the occasion of the release of King John II ("the good"). This king was kidnapped by the English during at the Battle of Poitiers 4 years earlier. The currency was creates for that ransom.
Franc : the name is said to derive from the Latin inscription francorum rex : "King of the Franks"
| 5 centimes | 1 franc |
| 10 centimes | 2 francs |
| 20 et 25 centimes | 5 10 20 et 100 francs |
| Les 50 centimes et 1/2 franc | Euros |
