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Congolese franc · CDF

Fr symbol · 1 country currently using this currency.

Currency info

Adopted: 1998

Currency family: Franc

The Congolese franc is one of the world's least stable currencies, with exchange rates fluctuating dramatically due to the country's economic challenges.

  • Introduced in 1998 to replace the New Zaire at a rate of 1 CDF = 1 NZ
  • Named after the Congo region, following the Franc currency family used across French-speaking Africa
  • Has experienced significant devaluation due to economic instability and inflation in DR Congo
  • Managed by the Central Bank of the Congo (Banque Centrale du Congo)

Countries currently using this currency

Flag of DR Congo
DR Congo

Related

Other Franc currencies

Burundian Franc (BIF)Central African CFA franc (XAF)Comorian franc (KMF)Djiboutian franc (DJF)Guinean franc (GNF)Rwandan Franc (RWF)Swiss franc (CHF)West African CFA franc (XOF)

Historical predecessor

New Zaire