No French bank will accept French Francs any more. The Franc was phased out in 2001 and replaced by the Euro. Banks accepted to change coins for a year after taht, and notes until 2005.
there is no such thing as a 2500 old French Franc. The first French franc was created on the 5th of December, 1360.
they speak French Not true. Switzerland has the Swiss franc, and in Switzerland they speak German, French and Italian. But, in German it is spelled "Frank", in French it is spelled "franc".
Assignats was the paper money from 1789 to 1796 and issued by the National Assembly
1 French Franc = 0.13 GBP 10 French Francs = 1.34 GBP therefore : 20 French Francs = 2.67 GBP
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No because the Central banks in France no longer accept coins. However you can still change the French Franc notes into pounds at Thomas Exchange in Maddox Street London.
There are some places in France where shops still accept French francs, but not for much longer.
Prior to the Euro, French currency was known as the Franc, the Franc was divided into 100 smaller coins known as Centimes. This word derives from Cent meaning one hundredth part
The French Franc was phased out during the year 2001 (The Euro was phased in at the same time) and put out of commercial use on Jan 1, 2002 (but coins and notes could still be changed in banks).
the French currency before the Euro was the franc (officially the 'French Franc', symbol FF). The subdivision was the 'centime' and was of trifle value. The French Franc were phased out throughout the year 2001 and replaced by the Euro. The exchange rate was 6.55957 FF for one Euro.
87.714.563 coins were struck in 1924. Value : about 5 dollars.
There have been many names in history for the coins used in France. Some of these are Livres, franc, sou, and centime.
The French currency in the 18th century was the franc. Some coins were named by old names like the Louis (the largest coin).
Hey, I have the same coin and I know that a 1960 franc is worth a quarter so im guessing that a 1947 franc is worth around 70 cents? 110.448.000 coins were struck in 1947, which puts your valuation wright ! For your info : in 1960 there were 406.375.000 coins struck...
The feminine figure on the French franc coins is Marianne. She is the allegoric embodiment of the republic since the French revolution. (link)
A known such coin as the 1943 French Marianna 1 Franc has been located in San Marcos, Texas, USA. The coins is owned by a Warren C. Petty.
how much is my worth 1934 repvbliqve francaise 2 franc