old franc

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English

Etymology

Retronym for franc, to avoid confusion with the new franc.

Noun

old franc (plural old francs)

  1. (historical) One French franc before January 1960, when it was devalued to 1/100 of its original value and replaced by the new franc, worth 100 old francs.