Gabon Franc is the official currency of the Republic of Gabon, a country located in western Central Africa. There are several synonyms for the Gabon Franc. It is also known as the CFA Franc, which is short for the "Communaute Financiere Africaine" or the African Financial Community Franc. The currency is also referred to as the Central African Franc since it is used by six other countries in the region. Additionally, it is sometimes called the BEAC Franc, referring to the Bank of Central African States, which is responsible for issuing the currency. Despite various names, the Gabon Franc remains an integral part of Gabon's economic landscape.