Franc
The franc is the name of several currency units, most notably for the former French francs. The name is said to derive from the Latin inscription francorum rex ("King of the Franks") on early French coins, or from the French franc, meaning "free".
Guinean franc
Used in Guinea. Suppressed in 1972 by dictator Sékou Touré, re-established in 1986 by his successor Lansana Conté.
Related Topics:
Guinea - 1972 - Sékou Touré - 1986 - Lansana Conté
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