Old New Francs Are Confusing in Paris
Paris tourists face a double money system as old francs and new francs circulate. Gen De Gaulle trimmed zeros in 1960 creating two-value currencies, causing confusion among shoppers and visitors. Some coins and bills carry the same value under different names, and the shift to new denominations continues despite lingering use of old francs.
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