1
: any of various former basic monetary units (as in Belgium, France, and Luxembourg)
2
the basic monetary unit of Switzerland and a number of especially sub-Saharan nations in Africa see Money Table
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Amid high levels of global economic uncertainty, the franc has continuously strengthened in recent months and is widely expected to continue on this path, suggesting ongoing challenges for the SNB.
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Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 19 June 2025
The central bank is trying to weaken the Swiss franc, which has soared versus the euro, while the economy shows signs of disinflation.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 19 June 2025
In value, precious metal watches came first at 953 million Swiss francs and a 23.4 percent increase, followed by steel and bimetallic watches.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 27 May 2025
Commission and fees boosted the final price to 17.9 million Swiss francs ($21.5 million), while its estimate was $20 million.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 19 June 2025
The central bank is trying to weaken the Swiss franc, which has soared versus the euro, while the economy shows signs of disinflation.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 19 June 2025
In value, precious metal watches came first at 953 million Swiss francs and a 23.4 percent increase, followed by steel and bimetallic watches.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 27 May 2025
Commission and fees boosted the final price to 17.9 million Swiss francs ($21.5 million), while its estimate was $20 million.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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“Franc.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/franc. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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franc
noun1
: the former basic unit of money of France and Belgium
2
: a basic unit of money (as of Switzerland)
3
: a coin representing one franc
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