Guinean Franc (GNF) TradingHours.com
The Guinean Franc is the primary currency of Guinea. This currency is used by an estimated 12,414,318 people. Based on our estimate, Guinean Franc is the #62 most popular currency is the world.
The currency code for the Guinean Franc is "GNF". The ISO 4217 number for this currency is 324.
Guinean Franc conversion rates, useful facts, and holiday schedule can be found below.
GNF Currency Demographics
The primary country using the Guinean Franc is Guinea.
There are approximately 12,414,318 people around the world who use the Guinean Franc. The Guinean Franc is the #62 most used widely currency is the world.
12,414,318 user population
Ranked #62 in the worldGNF Exchange Rates
1 Guinean Franc equals:
† Rates last updated at 21 minutes ago
‡ Rates are the interbank rate and are only available on large transactions
GNF Currency Facts
GNF Details
| ISO 4217 Code | GNF |
|---|---|
| ISO 4217 Number | 324 |
| Unit Name | Franc |
| Symbol | N.a. |
| Currency Nicknames | N.a. |
GNF Denominations
| Minor Unit Name | N.a. |
|---|---|
| Minor Unit Symbol | N.a. |
| Minor Units | N.a. |
| Frequently Used banknotes | 100, 500, 1000, 5000, 10000 |
| Rarely Used Banknotes | N.a. |
| Frequently Used Coins | N.a. |
| Rarely Used Coins | N.a. |
GNF Issuance
| Central Bank | Central Bank of the Republic of Guinea |
|---|---|
| Central Bank Website | http://www.bcrg-guinee.org/ |
World Bank Statistics
| Estimated User Population | 12,414,318 people |
|---|---|
| Population Rank | #62 |
| GNF Inflation Rate | 9.83% |
| Inflation Rank | #10 |
† Population and Inflation rate as based on data from the World Bank.
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2019 GNF Currency Holidays
Based on holidays observed by the Central Bank of the Republic of Guinea. On these dates banks and payment systems may be closed. Settlement in Guinean Franc may also be closed on these dates.
| Holiday | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2019 | Closed |
| Easter Monday | April 22, 2019 | Closed |
| Labour Day | May 1, 2019 | Closed |
| Origin of African Unity | May 25, 2019 | Closed |
| Lailat Qadr | June 1, 2019 | Closed |
| End of Ramadan | June 5, 2019 | Closed |
| Tabaski | August 11, 2019 | Closed |
| Assumption Day | August 15, 2019 | Closed |
| Independence Day | October 2, 2019 | Closed |
| Prophet's Birthday | November 9, 2019 | Closed |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2019 | Closed |
GNF Currency History
The Guinean Franc was created in January 1986. The table below shows the history of currencies that ultimately became the Guinean Franc.
| Currency | Active | Replaced By |
|---|---|---|
| Guinean syli (GNE) | January 1971 to December 1985 | GNF |