A 1939 French 1 Franc coin can have a value ranging from $0.58 to $2.71, depending on its condition.
Specifically
- A circulated 1939 French 1 Franc coin with visible markings and wear is valued at $0.99, [according to one eBay listing].
- An uncirculated 1939 France 1 Franc KM #885 coin made of copper aluminum is available on eBay for $8.99.
- A [“Nice Circulated” 1939 France 1 Franc] is available on eBay for $51.99.
- A [“France 1 Franc Morlon Bzonze Alu 1939” graded “PCGS : MS 66”] is available on eBay for $169.9.
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1939 France 1 Franc – Circulated – Km885 $1.29]
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France : 1 Franc Morlon Bzonze Alu 1939 ; PCGS : MS 66 $169.90]
Additional details about the coin include:
- It was minted as a standard circulation coin during the French Third Republic (1870-1940).
- It is composed of Copper-aluminium (91% Copper, 9% Aluminium) and weighs 4 grams.
- The obverse features Marianne’s head adorned with a wreath, while the reverse displays the value flanked by cornucopias, designed by Pierre-Alexandre Morlon.
- The edge is plain.
- 48,434,000 of these coins were minted in 1939.
How much is a 1 franc coin worth in US dollars?
The current value of 1 FRN is $0.0032 USD.
Are old French francs worth anything?
Thanks for asking. Market value of a 1976. Half Frank coin in fine condition. Today as of 2024 a 1976 half Frank coin in fine condition typically ranges from $525,000. In the collector.
Are 1 franc coins silver?
Good point! The decimal “franc” was established as the national currency by the National Convention of Revolutionary France in 1795 as a decimal unit (1 franc = 10 décimes = 100 centimes) of 4.5 g of fine silver.
What to do with old French franc coins?
I can help with that. Airports/ major tourist attractions often have “donate your foreign coins to unicef or other charity” bins. If you’re in a big city, that might be worth checking out. The francs though are junk. Recycle those. Or, if you’re the sentimental type, keep a few and recycle the rest.