French Coins

Reverse of 2003 french 50 Euro one kilo Silver Proof

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Obverse of 1993 French 1 Franc 50th Anniversary of D-Day Landings

Reverse of 1993 French 1 Franc 50th Anniversary of D-Day Landings

Brief French History
France was first recognised as an entity by the Romans who knew it as Gallia or Gaul. The name France comes from the Frankia, a Germanic tribe who invaded in the fifth century during the fall of the Roman Empire. In pre-Roman days, Celtic tribes issued coins in various parts of France. France rose to a major power in the seventeenth century, and still wields some influence in many areas of the world which formed parts of its former empire, and the French language is still in use in many of these former outposts. The French Revolution in 1789 shook much of Europe and also influenced the nascent north America.
France has also been a major leader in the EEC, now the EU.

French Coins
Coins have been issued in and for France since Celtic times, throughout the Roman occupation, and ever since, although various parts of France were at times owned by various kings, princes and dukes.
France has in its history produced a rich variety of coins in gold, silver, copper, bronze, other base metals, and platinum. The Paris Mint make coins for a number of other countries, and also produce ranges of collectors coins.

• French Silver Coins
• French Coin Sets
• French Platinum Coins
• French Euro Coins
• 1870 - 1889 French Silver 5 Francs - Hercules
• 1929 - 1939 French Silver 20 Francs - Art Deco
• 1960 - 1969 French Silver 5 Francs - Semeuse (The Sower)
• 1992 Albertville Winter Olympics 100 Francs Silver Proofs
• 2003 French 1 Kilo Silver €50 Europa
• Although there are more French Euro Coins page of our Euro Coins website.

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Gold Bullion Coins
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Other French Coins
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Coins Wanted
We make an active market in almost all world coins, gold or otherwise, including French coins. If you have any of these coins to sell, please contact us, or post them to us for appraisal and offer.