About: The Rwandan franc is the currency of Rwanda. The franc became the currency of Rwanda in 1916, when Belgium occupied the previously German colony. In December 2014, the National Bank of Rwanda issued 2,000 and 5,000 franc notes with revised security features and the removal of French descriptions on the notes. * Central Bank issues new Rwf. 1,000 note * USD/RWF - US Dollar Rwandan Franc * Exchange Rate USD to Rwandan Franc