The Belgian franc was the official currency of Belgium until its replacement by the euro in 2002. Some common synonyms for the Belgian franc include franc, Belgian currency, and Belgian money. Prior to the Belgian franc, Belgium used the Belgian florin or gulden as its currency from 1832 to 1834. Other synonyms for the Belgian franc may include the Flemish franc and the Walloon franc, as these regions in Belgium have distinct language and cultural identities. While the Belgian franc is no longer in use, it remains a significant part of Belgium's financial history and cultural heritage.