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Rwanda Franc (RWF)

The Rwanda Franc is issued by the National Bank of Rwanda.

Alphabetic code
RWF
Numeric code
646
Symbol
FRw
Minor units
0
Example
RWF 1,235
Used in
Rwanda

History

  1. 1960 The Banque d’Emission du Rwanda et du Burundi is created by royal decree of 21 August to issue a joint franc for Rwanda and Burundi.
  2. 1964 The National Bank of Rwanda is established by a law of 24 April, in force from 19 May, to issue the Rwandan franc, ending the joint issuing arrangement.

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