Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
The Central African CFA Franc is the official currency of Central African Economic and Monetary Community.
Currency Details
| Currency Code | XAF |
| Symbol | FCFA |
| Minor Unit | Centime (1/100, not in circulation) |
| Countries | Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon |
| Central Bank | Bank of Central African States (BEAC) |
Official XAF Central Bank Rates
Live rates on this page are mid-market rates. For tax filings, customs valuations, audits, and compliant invoicing you often need the official reference rate published by Bank of Central African States (BEAC) instead. AllRatesToday serves Bank of Central African States (BEAC) published rates as JSON, with history and a free latest-rates tier.
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Coins & Banknotes
🪙 Coins
1 FCFA2 FCFA5 FCFA10 FCFA25 FCFA50 FCFA100 FCFA500 FCFA
💵 Banknotes
500 FCFA1000 FCFA2000 FCFA5000 FCFA10000 FCFA
Frequently Asked Questions
The ISO 4217 currency code for the Central African CFA Franc is XAF. This three-letter code is used internationally in banking, finance, and commerce to identify the Central African CFA Franc.
The Central African CFA Franc (XAF) is the official currency of Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon. It is managed by the Bank of Central African States (BEAC).
The symbol for the Central African CFA Franc is FCFA. The minor unit is the Centime (1/100, not in circulation).
The Central African CFA Franc (XAF) is managed by the Bank of Central African States (BEAC). The central bank is responsible for monetary policy, issuing banknotes and coins, and maintaining the stability of the currency.
Get XAF Rates via API
Access live Central African CFA Franc exchange rates in your app with the official SDK.
Install
npm install @allratestoday/sdk Usage
import AllRatesToday from '@allratestoday/sdk';
const client = new AllRatesToday('YOUR_API_KEY');
const rate = await client.getRate('XAF', 'USD');