Rwandan Franc · RWF

FRw symbol · 1 country currently using this currency.

Currency info

Adopted: 1964

Currency family: Franc

The Rwandan franc was redenominated in 2007, with 1,000 old francs becoming 1 new franc to simplify transactions.

Introduced in 1964 following Rwanda's independence from Belgium, replacing the Belgian franc
Experienced severe devaluation during the 1994 genocide and subsequent economic collapse
Underwent currency reform in 2007 with redenomination, removing three zeros from circulation
Managed by the National Bank of Rwanda since its establishment

Countries currently using this currency

Related

Other Franc currencies

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

Historical predecessor

Belgian franc