These golden 5 Francs come from France and are minted with a fine weight of 1.45 grams. The coin weighs 1.61 grams gross with a purity of 900/1,000. The net asset value of this coin is 5 francs.

The first franc was a gold coin minted in 1360 when King John was freed. The word 'franc' means free and also refers to the Franks. The franc was no longer used in the period 1642-1795. During the French Revolution, the franc was reintroduced in 1795 in combination with a decimal currency system.

Frank coins have been issued by Belgium, France as well as Switzerland and Italy. The image on the coins may vary from country to country, but all 5 franc coins are minted in the same weights and contents of gold. Each coin weighs 1.66 grams and contains 900/1000 gold.

The images on the coin have changed over the years. Holland Gold cannot guarantee that the coin will have the exact same image as the one in the picture.

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Fine weight	1.45 Gram
Total weight	1.61 Gram
Dimensions	Ø 16.7 mm x 0.5 mm
Purity / Content	900/1000 - 21.6 Carats
Year of issue	1854-1860, 1862-1869
Condition	Previously circulated
Country of Origin	France
Mint House	Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint)
Packaging	Soft plastic coin capsule
Safety features	No
Legal tender	No
Face value	5 French francs
Tax (VAT)	Exempt from VAT
Insured shipment possible	Yes, at a location of your choice
Pick-up available	Yes, in Alkmaar or Rotterdam
Storage possible	Yes, in the Netherlands

5 Francs France

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