French Guiana Currency and Exchange Rates

In French Guiana, the official currency is the Euro, but the US Dollar is widely accepted.

You can exchange your currency at banks, currency exchange offices, or some hotels.

The Euro is divided into 100 cents, and you can find denominations ranging from 5 cents to 500 euros.

ATMs are widely available, especially in major towns like Cayenne and Kourou.

French Guiana uses the Franc as its official currency, which is divided into 100 Centime. The Central Bank of French Guiana is responsible for releasing the Franc.

You can exchange your Franc for American Dollars at banks, bureaux de change, and other major establishments in French Guiana, using the official exchange rates. This is the most reliable way to get a good exchange rate.

The Franc exists in both paper and coin forms, making it convenient for everyday transactions.

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Banknotes have a rich history in French Guiana, with the Banque de la Guyane introducing 100 and 500 francs notes in 1888.

The Banque de la Guyane continued to issue new denominations, including 25 francs in 1910 and emergency issues of 1 and 2 francs notes between 1917 and 1919.

Regular-type 5 francs notes were introduced in 1922, and further emergency issues of 1 and 2 francs were made between 1942 and 1945.

1000 francs notes were introduced in 1942, and the Caisse Centrale de la France Libre began issuing paper money in 1941, with denominations of 100 and 1000 francs.

The Caisse Centrale de la France d'Outre-Mer (CCFOM) took over the issuance of all paper notes in 1947, with denominations including 50, 100, 500, 1000, and 5000 francs.

These notes shared their designs with the notes issued for Guadeloupe and Martinique.

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French Guiana uses the Franc as its currency, which is divided into 100 Centime. The Central Bank of Guinea issues the Franc, and its forex code is GNF.

You can find the latest exchange rates for Franc to American Dollar on the French Franc Currency Rates page.

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The Franc exists in both paper and coin forms, making it convenient for transactions.

To get the best exchange rates, you can change your foreign currencies, such as the Stirling Pound or US Dollar, at banks, bureaux de change, and other designated locations in French Guiana.

You can use your American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard, or Visa credit or debit card for transactions in French Guiana, but be sure to check with your card company for merchant acceptability.

ATMs are widely available in French Guiana, making it easy to withdraw local currency for your expenses.

Sending money to French Guiana can be a bit of a challenge, especially with high fees and exchange rates from your international bank. These fees can often constitute more than 10% of your transfer amount.

Fortunately, there are many trustworthy alternative providers that offer better exchange rates than your bank. You can find the cheapest provider in real time using Monito's live comparison tool.

Sending money to French Guiana is a competitive market, and the cheapest provider can vary depending on where you're sending from, the amount you're sending, and your payment method.

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