About Western African States banknotes
The West African CFA franc is shared by Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, Senegal and Togo, and is pegged to the euro at 655.957 francs per euro. Older notes carry a letter showing the issuing country, such as A for Côte d'Ivoire, K for Senegal and T for Togo, which makes country collecting possible.
See also: African banknotes, Gambia and Guinea.
Frequently asked questions
Which countries use the West African CFA franc?
Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, Senegal and Togo.
What do the letters on CFA notes mean?
They show which member country the note was issued for, for example A for Côte d'Ivoire or K for Senegal.
Is the West African CFA franc linked to the euro?
Yes, at a fixed rate of 655.957 CFA francs per euro.
Are your West African CFA banknotes genuine?
Yes. Every West African CFA note we sell is a genuine banknote, never a copy or replica. Each listing states the grade, gives the Pick catalogue number where one exists and shows the front and back, and every order ships tracked from Hungary.