Difference between revisions of "French ten francs, 1850-2001"

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Revision as of 17:12, 3 June 2023

French ten franc pieces 1850-1914 are gold. Pieces issued during 1928-38 are silver and those from the forties and fifties are base metal.

The Fifth Republic was established in 1958, accompanied by a monetary reform. 10 new francs = 1000 old francs. The ten franc pieces issued 1965-75 are silver and were hoarded--they are rarely found circulated.

gold issues

silver issues

base metal

Fifth Republic (1959-2002)