VOICED: French town rakes in French francs for exchange

Elianne, while relocating her library, discovers old French francs. Surprisingly, in LeBlanc, a group of shopkeepers has been accepting francs for the past three years, converting them to euros. This initiative has led to over a million francs being exchanged, sparking curiosity about the source of these old notes. The community is intrigued by the continued presence of francs, and shopkeepers aim to collect two million francs by February 2012, the final deadline for using the old currency.

What did Elianne initially think about the 100 franc note she found?

• It was a valuable antique.

• It was a worthless souvenir.

• It was still in circulation.

• It was a counterfeit note.

What do shopkeepers in LeBlanc provide when customers pay with francs?

• Gold coins

• Gift vouchers

• More francs

• Euros in change

Where are old franc notes commonly found?

• In digital wallets

• In modern art galleries

• In new wallets

• In car glove boxes

Who is responsible for exchanging the old francs at the Bank of France?

• A local banker

• A government official

• Elianne

• Evelyn

What is the target amount of francs LeBlanc traders hope to collect by February 2012?

• 3,000,000 francs

• 500,000 francs

• 2,000,000 francs

• 1,000,000 francs