Comorian Franc
About Comorian Franc
The currency of Comoros, an island nation in the Indian Ocean. The Comorian franc was pegged to the French franc and later the euro at 491.968 per euro. The peg reflects Comoros close ties to France. The Bank of Central African States manages the Comorian franc under a special agreement. Comorian banknotes feature Islamic and African cultural motifs. Comoros is one of the poorest countries in the world, and the currency reflects this economic struggle.
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