franc

noun
  1. A former basic monetary unit of France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and several other countries, equal to 100 centimes. noun
    Before the euro was introduced, people in France used the franc as their currency.
    The collector had a rare coin collection that included several old French francs.
  2. The basic monetary unit of Switzerland and Liechtenstein, equal to 100 centimes. noun
    The Swiss franc is known for its stability in the global market.
    When traveling to Switzerland, you will need to exchange your currency for Swiss francs.