10 French Francs

10 French Francs History

The second smallest version of the gold Franc coin, below is our selection of gold 10 Francs coins. With 3.225 grams of 900 fine gold (90% pure) these coins most closely match the modern 1/10oz coins. They were first issued in 1850 during the Second Republic, and become more widewspread during the reign of Napoleon III.

10 French Francs Price

An important factor affecting the price of a 10 French Francs coin is the value of the gold it contains. The weight of a gold 10 Francs coin is 3.22g with a fineness of 900. This means that a gold 10 Francs coin has a pure gold content of 2.90g. The price of a 10 French Francs coin is directly linked to the global price of gold.

10 French Francs prices can vary thanks to the coin's history and numismatic appeal, with certain years or designs being particularly desirable with collectors. The price of a new gold 10 Francs coin will be based on today's gold price, with a small premium to cover the cost of manufacture and supply. Older or rare 10 French Francs coins can cost considerably more than the gold price.

Our website is constantly updated to display the price of 10 French Francs coins in real time. These 10 French Francs coins have a diameter of 19mm and are a great investment or collector's item.

10 French Francs Value

Investors often ask what is the value of a 10 French Francs? 10 French Francs coins have a face value of 10 francs. It is important to note that the face value has no bearing on the actual value of the coin. As mentioned, the 10 French Francs coins main value can usually be worked out based on the current gold price. It is this simplicity that makes gold bullion coins appealing. They are bought and sold based on their intrinsic metal value without having to worry about any numismatic value and more complicated selling process.

You can always find an intrinsic value for a gold 10 Francs thanks to the public spot price. The value of a 10 French Francs is therefore generally the same regardless of the year and is just based on the metal content. Some years of gold 10 Francs coins might command a further premium. A lower mintage, or special design could see their value increase beyond their metal content.

How Much are 10 French Francs Coins Worth?

If you are wondering how much are 10 French Francs coins worth, a simple rule of thumb is that a 10 French Francs has 2.90g of pure gold. If you see the gold price in grams/ounces you can therefore work out how much a 10 French Francs is worth quite quickly.