Central African CFA Franc Symbol (FCFA)
The Central African CFA Franc is abbreviated as FCFA. Issued by the Bank of Central African States (BEAC - Banque des États de l'Afrique Centrale), it is the shared official currency of six Central African nations belonging to the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC).
Typographic & Developer Encoding Codes
Quickly copy HTML entities, CSS content escape sequences, and Unicode code points for Central African CFA Franc.
| Format | Value / Code | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raw Symbol | FCFA | Standard plain text character or abbreviation | |
| Encoding Classification | Plain Latin Letters | Written as standard text without a single dedicated Unicode point | |
| Base Character / Block | None (Plain Latin letters) | None (Written as plain text) | |
| HTML Representation | FCFA | Standard text in HTML documents (No dedicated entity) | |
| CSS Content String | "FCFA " | CSS content string for pseudo-elements |
How to Type Central African CFA Franc Symbol (FCFA) on Any Device
Windows PC
Type FCFA directly as standard letters on your physical keyboard.
Mac / macOS
Type FCFA directly as plain letters on your keyboard.
iPhone & iPad (iOS)
Type FCFA
Android (Gboard)
Type FCFA
Formatting Rules & Real-World Examples
Symbol Placement: After Amount
In standard financial notation, the Central African CFA Franc symbol is positioned after the amount with a space.
Typography & International Usage Guidelines
In Central African commerce, 'FCFA' or 'F' is placed after the numeric value (10.000 FCFA). The official ISO 4217 code is XAF. It is an integer-only currency without fractional centimes.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Confusing Central African CFA (XAF) with West African CFA (XOF).
- Using the French franc symbol ₣ (U+20A3) for FCFA.
- Attempting to calculate decimal cents.
Historical Background & Monetary Evolution
Created alongside the West African CFA franc on December 26, 1945, the Central African CFA franc stands for 'Coopération Financière en Afrique Centrale'. Like the XOF, it is pegged to the Euro at a fixed rate of 1 EUR = 655.957 XAF, guaranteed by an operations account with the French Treasury.
Countries & Jurisdictions Using FCFA
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This specification has been verified against official international standards registries (ISO 4217 Maintenance Agency, Unicode Consortium 16.0, and Unicode CLDR).
Frequently Asked Questions about Central African CFA Franc (FCFA)
Common questions and direct answers regarding currency symbols, typing shortcuts, and international formatting.
Which six countries use the Central African CFA Franc (XAF)?
Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon.
What does FCFA stand for?
In Central Africa, FCFA stands for 'Franc de la Coopération Financière en Afrique Centrale'.
What is the ISO code for Central African CFA Franc?
The ISO 4217 code is XAF (numeric 950).