Definition

1. Noun:
   • The basic unit of money in Benin: The "Benin franc" was the official currency of the Republic of Benin prior to the country's adoption of the West African CFA franc.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Prices for goods in the market were listed in Benin franc.
  • The old coins in his collection included several Benin francs.

Advanced Usage

• Historical Context: The term is primarily used in a historical or numismatic context, as this currency is no longer in active circulation.
  • Economic reports from the 1960s detail the value of the Benin franc against other currencies.

Variants and Related Words

• CFA franc (noun): The current currency used in Benin, part of the West African Monetary Union.
  • Travelers to Benin now need to exchange their money for CFA francs.

Synonyms

• Currency: The system of money used in a particular country.
• Monetary unit: A standard unit of value of a country's currency.

Noun

1. the basic unit of money in Benin