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FRENCH SILVER COINS

Discover the full range of French silver coins minted since 1795, a true journey through the monetary history of France. These emblematic coins include Francs, Centimes and Écus, reflecting the country's political, economic and artistic evolutions. Each silver coin has its own numismatic and historical value. Find out all about these coins: their design, their period of circulation, and their current market value. Invaluable information for identifying and appraising your silver coins.

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100 Francs Silver

Silver 100 franc coins were introduced during the Fifth Republic. They occupy a special place in the French coin collection, appreciated as much for their aesthetics as for their heritage value. These coins, minted during the second half of the XXᵉ century. The most famous of these coins is the one depicting the Pantheon. The other 100 franc examples celebrate significant events or emblematic figures in French history.

Weight: 15 grams 

Titration : 900/1000 pure silver 

Diameter: 31 mm

Silver coins	Date and number of keystrokes
Silver Coin 100 Francs Pantheon	Date of issue: 1982 to 1996 Number of issues: Total issue: 14,850,244 including 124,602 FDC and 6,754 BU i.e. 14,718,888
Coin 100 Francs Panthéon Belle Epreuve	Date of issue: 1991 to 2001 Number of issues: 105,000
100 Franc Marie Curie coin	Date of issue: 1984 Number of issues: 3,965,247
Coin 100 Francs Emile Zola	Date of issue: 1985 Number of issues: Total issue: 3,980,511 including 12,500 FDC i.e. 3,968,011 current issues
Coin 100 Francs Liberté	Date of issue: 1986 Number of issues: Total issue: 4,427,411 including 13,000 FDC i.e. 4,414,411 current issues
100 Francs Equality	Date of issue: 1987 Number of issues: Total issue: 4,795,816 including 10,205 FDC i.e. 4,784,611 current issues
100 Francs Fraternité	Date of issue: 1988 Number of issues: Total issue: 4,840,011 including 9,000 FDC i.e. 4,831,011 current issues
100 Francs Human Rights	Date of issue: 1989 Number of issues: Total issue: 4,834,655 including 12,000 FDC i.e. 4,822,655 current issues
100 Charlemagne francs	Date of issue: 1990 Number of issues: 4,962,261
100 Francs Descartes	Minting date: 1991 Minting number: 3,967,011
100 Francs Jean Monnet	Date of issue: 1992 Number of issues: 3,927,161
100 Francs Louvre	Date of issue: 1993 Number of issues: 1,833,861
Coin 100 Francs Libération de Paris	Mint date: 1994 Mint number: 1,600,261
Coin 100 Francs Armistice	Date of issue: 1995 Number of issues: 1,992,261
Coin 100 Francs Clovis	Mint date: 1996 Mint number: 2,006,963
100 Francs Malraux	Key date: 1997 Number of keystrokes: 501,263

50 Francs Silver

Silver 50 franc coins occupy an important place in French numismatics. Minted between the 1970s and 1980s, there are only two types of 50 franc silver coin: the 50 franc Hercule and the so-called hybrid version of the 50 franc Hercule.

Weight: 30 grams

Titration : 900/1000 pure silver

Diameter: 41 mm

Silver coins	Date and number of keystrokes
Coin 50 Francs Hercule Hybride	Date struck: 1974 Number of strikes: Indeterminate
Coin 50 Francs Hercule	Date of issue: 1974 to 1980 Number of issues: 46,410,266

20 Francs Silver

Silver 20 franc coins occupy an important place in France's monetary heritage. There are only two types of 20-franc silver coin, including a prototype version: the 20-franc Turin and the 20-franc Hercules. These two 20 franc coins have different specifications. Whether for their historical value or their precious metal content, they remain highly sought-after by collectors and investors alike.

Weight: 20 grams (Turin) and 30 grams (Hercules)

Titration : Titration : 680‰ (Turin) and 900‰ pure Silver (Hercules)

Diameter: Diameter: 35 mm (Turin) and 41 mm (Hercules)

Silver coins	Date and number of keystrokes
Coin 20 Francs Turin	Date of issue: 1929 to 1939 Number of issues: 51,617,471
20 francs Hercules coin	Date of issue: 1973 Number of issues: 20

10 Francs Silver

Silver 10 franc coins represent an important numismatic heritage of France. Once again, only two examples of 10 Franc silver coins exist, the Turin and the Hercules. The distinctive properties of these two coins are varied.

Weight: 10 grams (Turin) / 25 grams (Hercules)

Titration : 680‰ (Turin) / 900‰ (Hercules)

Diameter: 28 mm (Turin) / 37 mm (Hercules)

Silver coins	Date and number of keystrokes
Coin 10 Francs Turin	Date of issue: 1929 to 1939 Number of issues: 234,621,327
Coin 10 Francs Hercule	Date of issue: 1964 to 1973 Number of issues: 39 084 926

5 Francs Argent

Since 1795, more than 1.2 billion 5 Franc silver coins have been produced, an impressive figure that testifies to the importance of this coin in French history. Among the various series, the 5 Franc Semeuse coin stands out for its unique features, notably its design depicting an allegory of the Republic. By contrast, other 5 Franc coins are commonly referred to as 5 Francs Écu, a more generic designation that includes a variety of coins over the centuries.

5 Francs Semeuse
Weight: 12 grams

Titration : 835‰ pure Silver

Diameter: 29mm

5 Francs Ecu

Weight: 25 grams

Titration : 900‰ pure Silver

Diameter: 37mm

Silver coins	Date and number of keystrokes
5 Francs Union & Force - Directoire	Minting date: Year 4 to Year 7 Minting number: 21,247,401
5 Francs Union et Force du Consulat	Date of mintage: Year 8 to Year 11 Number of mintage: 6,788,213
5 Francs Bonaparte 1er Consul	Date of issue: Year XI - Year 12 Number of issues: 11,543,842
Coin 5 Francs Napoléon Empereur An12	Date of issue: Year 12 Number of issues: 1,482,221
Coin 5 Francs Napoléon An 13 et An 14	Date of issue: Year 13 to Year 14 Number of issues: 9,855,991
Coin 5 Francs Napoleon Emperor 1806 and 1807	Minting date: 1806 and 1807 Number Minted: 3,179,594
Coin 5 Francs Napoléon 1807	Mint date: 1807 Mint number: 49,501
5 Francs Napoléon Lauré République	Minting date: 1807 to 1808 Number Minted: 9,423,670
Coin 5 Francs Napoléon 1809 to 1814	Date of issue: 1809 to 1814 Number of issues: 126,670,923
Coin 5 Francs Louis XVIII Buste Habillé	Minting date: 1814 to 1815 Minting number: 15,959,985
5 Francs Napoléon Cent Jours	Mint date: 1815 Mint number: 1,384,734
5 Francs Louis XVIII Nude Bust	Date of issue: 1815 to 1824 Number of issues: 104,249,625
5 Francs Charles X I Type	Date of issue: 1824 to 1830 Number of issues: 23,563,568
5 Francs Charles X 2nd Type	Mint date: 1827 to 1830 Mint number: 99,730,167
5 Francs Charles X Tranche Cannelée	Date struck: 1830 Number struck: Not determined
Silver Coin 5 Francs Louis-Philippe Ier Tête Nue	Date of issue: 1830 to 1831 Number of issues: 39,035,714
Silver Coin 5 Francs Louis-Philippe Tête Laurée	Date of issue: 1831 to 1838 Number of issues: 298,940,683
5 Francs Hercules 1848 & 1849	Date of issue: 1848 to 1849 Number of issues: 51,925,769
5 Francs Cérès IIème République	Date of issue: 1849 to 1851 Number of issues: 37,697,365
Silver coin 5 Francs Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte	Mint date: 1852 Mint number: 16,158,041
Silver coin 5 Francs Napoleon III Tête Nue	Date of issue: 1853 to 1859 Number of issues: 14,150,830
Silver coin 5 Francs Napoléon III Lauré	Date of issue: 1861 to 1870 Number of issues: 49,464,783
Coin Argent 5 Francs Cérès Sans Légende	Date of issue: 1870 to 1871 Number of issues: 1,867,841
Coin 5 Francs Ceres with Legend	Mint date: 1870 Mint number: 1,185,100
Silver Coin 5 Francs Hercule 1871, Camélinat	Minting date: 1871 Number minted: approx. 75,000
Silver Coin 5 Francs Hercule	Date of issue: 1870 to 1871 Number of issues: 72,907,962
Silver Coin 5 Francs Hercule from 1872 to 1889 - Third Republic	Date of issue: 1872 to 1889 Number of issues: 72,907,962
Silver coin 5 Francs Semeuse 1959 to 1969 - Fifth Republic	Date of issue: 1959 to 1969 Number of issues: 195,288,126

2 Francs Argent

The 2 Francs silver coin traces part of France's history. Silver 2 Francs coins were minted at different periods, mainly in the XXᵉ century. These coins weigh 10 grams and come in two different denominations: 835‰ and 900‰, making them attractive to collectors and investors interested in the precious metal.

Weight: 10 grams

Titration : 835‰ or 900‰ pure Silver

Diameter: 27 mm

Silver coins	Date and number of keystrokes
2 Francs Bonaparte Year 12 First Consul	Date of issue: Year 12 Number of issues: 454,162
2 Francs Napoleon Emperor bareheaded	Key date: An12 Number of keystrokes: 2,277,873
2 Francs Napoléon Lauré République	Minting date: 1807 to 1808 Minting number: 1,524,320
2 Franc Napoléon Laurel Empire	Minting date: 1809 to 1814 Minting number: 8,014,089
2 Francs Cents Jours Napoleon	Mint date: 1815 Mint number: Approx. 6,783
2 Francs Louis XVIII	Date of issue: 1816 to 1824 Number of issues: 3,685,886
2 Francs Charles X	Date of issue: 1825 to 1830 Number of issues: 4,044,802
2 Francs Argent Louis-Philippe Ier	Date of issue: 1831 to 1848 Number of issues: 12,450,736
2 Francs Cérès IIème République	Date of issue: 1849 to 1851 Number of issues: 2,115,452
2 Francs Napoléon III Tête Nue	Date of issue: 1853 to 1859 Number of issues: 1,910,622
2 Francs Napoléon III Head Laurel	Date of issue: 1866 to 1870 Number of issues: 25,905,068
2 Franc Cérès No caption	Date of issue: 1870 to 1871 Number of issues: 2,054,525
2 Ceres francs	Date of issue: 1870 to 1895 Number of issues: 15,985,983
2 Francs Semeuse	Date of issue: 1898 to 1920 Number of issues: 102,438,423

1 Franc Argent

The 1 Franc silver coin has marked French history from the First Consulate (1799) to the Fifth Republic. These coins, weighing 5 grams, come in two denominations: 835‰ and 900‰. It occupies a special place in French monetary history, not least because of its silver composition and longevity through the centuries. Produced from the late XVIIIᵉ century onwards, it reflects France's economic, social and political developments, while also being a prized object for collectors and precious metal investors.

Weight: 5 grams

Titration : 835‰ or 900‰ pure Silver

Diameter: 23 mm

Silver coins	Date and number of keystrokes
1 Franc Bonaparte First Consul	Date of issue: Year XI & Year 12 Number of issues: 2,914,934
1 Franc Napoleon Emperor Bareheaded	Minting date: Year 12, Year 13 & Year 14 Minting number: 5,040,316
1 Franc Napoleon Emperor Barehead 1806 & 1807	Minting date: 1806 to 1807 Number Minted: 291,584
1 Franc Napoleon Emperor 'Tête de Nègre' (Negro Head)	Mint date: 1807 Mint number: 99,753
1 Franc Napoléon Emperor Republic	Minting date: 1807 to 1808 Number Minted: 11,872,566
1 Franc Napoléon Emperor Empire	Minting date: 1809 to 1814 Minting number: 10,040,529
1 Franc Louis XVIII	Date of issue: 1816 to 1824 Number of issues: 4,393,242
1 Franc Charles X	Date of issue: 1824 to 1830 Number of issues: 5,282,890
1 Franc Louis Philippe Ier Tête Nue	Mint date: 1831 Mint number: 1,402,504
1 Franc Louis Philippe I Tête Laurée	Date of issue: 1832 to 1848 Number of issues: 18 131 202
1 Franc Ceres IIème République	Date of issue: 1849 to 1851 Number of issues: 3,249,740
1 Franc Louis Napoléon Bonaparte	Mint date: 1852 Mint number: 1,015,402
1 Franc Napoléon III Tête Nue	Date of issue: 1853 to 1863 Number of issues: 25,735,247
1 Franc Napoléon III Head Laurel	Date of issue: 1866 to 1870 Number of issues: 82,766,489
1 Franc Ceres 1871	Mint date: 1871 Mint number: 4,231,629
1 Franc Cérès IIIème République	Date of issue: 1872 to 1895 Number of issues: 29,123,563
1 Franc Semeuse	Date of issue: 1898 to 1920 Number of issues: 440,140,773

Half Franc, 1/2 Franc & 50 Centimes Silver

This French silver coin comes in several denominations: Demi-Franc, 1/2 Franc and 50 Centimes. They have identical dimensions and weights, but their denominations may differ.

Weight: 2.5 grams

Titration : 835‰ or 900‰ pure Silver

Diameter: 18 mm

Silver coins	Date and number of keystrokes
Demi Franc Bonaparte First Consul	Date of issue: Year XI to Year 12 Number of issues: 1,069,259
Half Franc Napoleon Emperor Year 12 to 1807	Date of issue: Year 12 (1802) to 1807 Number of issues: 1,534,290
Half Franc Napoleon Republic	Minting date: 1807 to 1808 Minting number: 12,220,421
Half Franc Napoleon Empire	Date of issue: 1809 to 1814 Number of issues: 12,602,759
1/2 Franc Louis XVIII	Date of issue: 1816 to 1824 Number of issues: 3,705,018
1/2 Franc Charles X	Date of issue: 1825 to 1830 Number of issues: 4,146,987
1/2 Franc Louis Philippe I	Date of issue: 1831 to 1845 Number of issues: 17,157,748
50 Centimes Louis Philippe I	Date of issue: 1845 to 1848 Number of issues: 8,913,583
50 Centimes Ceres IIème République	Date of issue: 1849 to 1851 Number of issues: 3,088,948
50 Centimes Louis Napoléon Bonaparte	Mint date: 1852 Mint number: 1,010,267
50 Centimes Napoleon III Naked Head	Date of issue: 1853 to 1863 Number of issues: 24,955,738
50 Centimes Napoleon III Head Laurel	Date of issue: 1864 to 1869 Number of issues: 80 002 929
50 Centimes Ceres 1871	Mint date: 1871 Mint number: 958 783
50 Centimes Cérès IIIème République	Date of issue: 1872 to 1895 Number of issues: 33,408,495
50 Centimes Semeuse	Date of issue: 1897 to 1920 Number of issues: 357,531,032

Quart Franc, 1/4 Franc or 25 Centimes Argent

The silver Quart de Franc coin was introduced in Year XII (1803-1804) during the reign of the First Consulate under Napoleon Bonaparte. This was a period marked by monetary reforms aimed at stabilizing the French financial system after the Revolution. These coins were minted until 1845, with several series during this period. They were part of the monetary system of the time, when the franc stood out for its value and everyday usefulness for transactions.

In parallel, silver 25 centime coins were minted under Louis-Philippe I, who reigned from 1830 to 1848. This was a single version of the coin, of small value but important in the context of the monetary reforms of the July Monarchy. Although the 25 centimes were not as widely produced as other coins, they remain emblematic of this transitional period in French monetary history.

Weight: 1.25 grams

Titration : 900/1000 pure silver

Diameter: 15 to 15.3 mm

Silver coins	Date and number of keystrokes
Quart Franc Bonaparte First Consul	Date of issue: Year 12 Number of issues: 322,549
Quart Franc Napoleon Emperor	Mint date: Year12 to Year14 (1804 to 1805) Mint number: 456,914
Quart Franc Napoleon Emperor 1806 - 1807	Mint date: 1806 and 1807 Mint number: 113,040
Tête de Nègre" quarter franc	Mint date: 1807 Mint number: 41,142
Quart Franc "Tête de Nègre" Laurée	Mint date: 1807 and 1808 Mint number: 23,155
Quart Franc Napoleon Head Laurel	Mint date: 1809 Mint number: 34,136
1/4 Franc Louis XVIII	Date of issue: 1817 to 1824 Number of issues: 646,359
1/4 Franc Charles X	Date of issue: 1825 to 1830 Number of issues: 2,386,630
1/4 Franc Louis-Philippe I	Date of issue: 1831 to 1854 Number of issues: 322,549
25 Centimes Louis Philippe I	Date of issue: 1845 to 1848 Number of issues: 6,716,837

20 Silver Centimes

The 20 centime silver coin was produced between 1849 and 1889, with an obverse depicting either Ceres or Napoleon III. It weighs one gram, but its characteristics vary in terms of diameter and composition.

Weight: 1 gram

Titration : Titration : 835‰ or 900‰ of pure Silver

Diameter: 15 or 16 mm

Silver coins	Date and number of keystrokes
20 Centimes Cérès IIème République	Date of issue: 1849 to 1851 Number of issues: 9,864,068
20 Centimes Napoleon III Naked Head	Date of issue: 1853 to 1863 Number of issues: 18,875,792
20 Centimes Napoléon III Grosse Tête	Mint date: 1853 Mint number: Rare
20 Centimes Napoléon III Small Module	Date of issue: 1864 to 1866 Number of issues: 3,154,922
20 Centimes Napoléon III Large Module	Date of issue: 1867 to 1868 Number of issues: 9,368,721
20 Centimes Cérès IIIème République	Date of issue: 1878 to 1889 Number of issues: 130

Coin de Sols and Livres d'Argent

Silver coins issued under the French Constitution include the 15 sols, the 30 sols, the 3 livres demi-écu and the6 livres écu. These coins were minted after the Revolution to stabilize the monetary system of the young Republic. The 15 sols and 30 sols were used for day-to-day transactions, while the 3 livres and 6 livres were more valuable coins. They symbolize the monetary transition of post-Revolutionary France, and are now prized by collectors for their rarity and history.

Silver coins	Date and number of keystrokes
15 Louis XVI King of the French floors	Date of issue: 1791 and 1792 Number of issues: 10,000,000 (all 15 sols)
15 Louis XVI King of the Franks floors	Date of issue: 1791 to 1793 Number of issues: 10,000,000 (all 15 sols)
30 Sols Louis XVI King of the French	Date of issue: 1791 to 1793 Number of issues: 12,000,000 (all 30 sols)
30 Louis XVI King of the Franks floors	Date of issue: 1791 to 1793 Number of issues: 12,000,000 (all 30 sols)
1/2 Ecu 3 pounds Louis XVI King of the French	Mint date: 1792 Mint size: 20,000
1/2 Ecu 3 pounds Louis XVI Roi des François	Minting date: 1792 to 1793 Number minted: 200,000
6 Pound Ecu King of the Franks	Date struck: 1792 to 1793 Number struck: 11,000,000
Ecu of 6 Livres République Françoise	Mint date: 1793 Mint size: 2,500,000
6 Pound King of the French Ecu	Mint date: 1792 Mint size: 170,000
Ecu of 6 Livres French Republic	Mint date: 1793 Mint number: Rare
Ecu of 6 Livres French Republic AN II	Minting date: Not indicated (1794) Number of mintings: 200,000

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Investing in silver allows you to secure and diversify your assets. There are several ways toinvest in precious metals.Buying silver coins offers many advantages:

1. Safe-haven value: In times of economic inflation, silver maintains a stable and significant value, making it a reliable refuge.
2. Affordability: On the one hand, Silver Coins are more affordable than silver bullion, offering a more accessible investment option.
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4. Universality: Silver Coins are widely traded around the world, constituting an important part of the silver trade.

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How to recognize French silver coins?

There are several criteria for identifying a genuine French silver coin . It is advisable to consult numismatic experts to accurately assess the value of coins. However, here are a few clues that may help you recognize a silver coin:

1. Its color.
2. Room dimensions.
3. The distinguishing marks of a genuine silver coin, such as the engraver's mark and the mint's identification.
4. The sound of the room.
5. The weight of the part.

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