About CFA Francs Central Africa Exchange
The Central African CFA Franc (XAF) is the official currency shared by six central African nations, including Cameroon, Gabon, and the Republic of the Congo, and is issued by the Bank of Central African States. We accept all denominations of Central African CFA Franc banknotes and coins, including older series and damaged notes.
Current CFA Franc Banknotes
The current banknote series, first issued from 2002 onwards, features a range of denominations covering everyday and high-value transactions. We accept all of them, including the 5,000 francs note and the 10,000 francs note, as well as all lower denominations. Unlike many high street exchanges, we handle this currency regularly and offer competitive daily rates.
Old Series & Damaged Notes
Unlike most high street exchanges, we also accept older withdrawn CFA Franc banknotes, including those from earlier series such as the 500 francs note from the 1992–2002 issue and the 10,000 francs note from the 1994–2002 issue. Damaged notes are accepted provided they remain at least 50% intact, though the rate offered may be slightly lower than for notes in good condition.
CFA Franc Coins
We accept the full range of Central African CFA Franc coins, including the 500 franc coin and the 100 franc coin, as well as all smaller denominations. Coins are exchanged at a slightly lower rate than banknotes due to the additional handling costs involved, but we won’t turn them away as most banks would.
Why Exchange With Us?
- Competitive exchange rates updated daily
- Accept coins and damaged notes that banks won’t take
- We verify your currency and pay you within 5 working days
- No hidden fees or charges