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I'm not sure (as I am 12!) but I doubt there is real valuble silver. But I'm no expert so you may wanna look somewhere else! :D
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What is the silver content of a 1960 French 1 franc coin?
Since 2002 France has used the euro; euro coins don't contain any silver. From the end of WWII to 2002, a few franc-denominated coins contained silver: 5 FF, 83.5% silver, 1960 to 1970 10 FF, 90% silver, 1965 to 1974 50 FF, 90% silver, 1974 to 1980 100 FF, 90% silver, 1982 to 2002 (very limited circulation)
How much is a 1914 Helvetica 5 franc coin worth?
Quite a bit ! Swiss 5 Franc coins from 1931 to 1967 have 0.4027 ounces of real silver in.
What was the old 5 franc coin called?
The 5 Franc coins from the 1800s are called 5 Francs.
When did France stop using silver in coins?
Louis xiii stopped the minting in 1641MoreFrance's monetary system has undergone a lot of changes due to wars and the rise and fall of various government systems. As a result silver has been removed and added to coins several times. > Silver 5-franc coins were discontinued in 1868> Production of other silver coins was suspended in 1920> 10F and 20F silver coins were reintroduced in 1929> Silver coinage again ended during WWIIThe Franc was revalued in 1960, with 1 New Franc = 100 old francs.> Silver 5NF coins were issued that year and discontinued in 1970> Silver 10NF coins were issued in 1965 and discontinued in 1974From 1974 to 2002 all French coins were issued in base metals. In 2002 they were replaced by euro coins.
Are French francs coins from 1945 silver?
no 1 Franc 1941-1959 Aluminium - 1.3 g - ø 23 mm 1920 was last year for silver 1 Franc 1898-1920 Silver (.835) - 5 g - ø 23 mm
How much was one French franc worth in 1922?
87.714.563 coins were struck in 1924. Value : about 5 dollars.
Is there silver in 1 franc coin 1919?
yes France 1 Franc 1898-1920 Silver (.835) - 5 g - ø 23 mm
What is confederatio helvetica 1938 worth?
The coin you are referring to is from Switzerland ("Confoederatio Helvetica" is Latin for "Swiss Confederation"), you haven't identified the denomination or the condition of the coin. Switzerland produced coins for 1, 2, 5, 10 and 20 Rappen in 1938, but not the usual 1/2 Franc, Franc, 2 Franc and 5 Franc coins (although very valuable patterns of the 1 and 2 Franc coins were produced). Depending on denomination and condition of your coin, it could be worth between a few cents and perhaps $20.
Did Germany make silver coins in 1969?
Germany had silver 5 DM circulation coins until 1975.
What year did Canada stop using silver in their silver coins?
The last year for the Canadian silver 5-cent piece was 1921, except those coins weren't called nickels because they didn't contain any nickel. The Canadian nickel (actually made of nickel) was then introduced in 1922.
How much is a 1939 Confoederatio Helvetica worth?
This is a 102-year old coin from Switzerland. Value depends on denomination and condition. Possible denominations are 5, 10 or 20 Rappen (back of coin has just a number), or 1/2, 1, 2, 5 or 20 Francs (all of which are silver, except for the 20 Franc which is gold). No 10 Franc coins were minted in 1907.
What silver content were Canadian nickels made before 1923?
Silver 5-cent pieces were struck from 1858 to 1921, although most 1921 issues were never circulated. Until 1919 they were struck in sterling silver, an alloy of 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper. Starting in 1920 the silver content of Canadian coins was reduced to 80% silver and 20% copper where it remained until the 1960s.Clarifications:Silver 5-cent coins didn't contain nickel so they weren't called "nickels".The first nickel 5-cent coins were minted in 1922 rather than 1923.
