Issuing currency signs and maintaining fiduciary circulation
The West African Monetary Union (WAMU), formed between Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea Bissau, Mali, Niger, Senegal and Togo.
Know moreCFA F 500 banknote
The new CFA F 500 banknote is an addition to the 2003 range of denominations, comprising notes worth 10,000, 5,000, 2,000 and 1,000 CFA francs. It was put into circulation in the framework of the quality approach adopted by the BCEAO, focusing on listening and customer satisfaction.
Know moreCFA F 5000 and 1000 banknotes
On December 15, 2003, the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) put two banknotes worth CFA F 5,000 and 1,000 into circulation. This marked the third and final phase of the BCEAO banknote renewal operation.
Know moreCFA F 2000 banknote
On October 20, 2003, the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) put a CFA F 2,000 banknote into circulation.
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The various coins constituting a means of payment in the countries using the CFA F.
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Characteristics of the CFA F 10,000 banknote
The themes of the range of banknotes issued by the BCEAO reflect the openness and solidarity of the member states of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU).
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