New French Franc (1960-2001) Coin List
The New French Franc was the official currency of France from 1960 until 2001, when it was replaced by the Euro. This currency emerged in response to the need to stabilize the French economy and simplify monetary transactions after years of inflation and devaluation of the old franc.
Introduction and characteristics of the New Franc
On January 1, 1960, the New Franc was introduced at a rate of 1 New Franc to 100 old francs. This measure, known as the "heavy franc operation", sought to restore confidence in the French currency and facilitate international trade. New Franc coins were minted in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 centimes, as well as 1 and 5 francs. The coin series featured designs reflecting French history and culture, including the effigy of Marianne, symbol of the French Republic, on the lower value coins, and historical figures such as Voltaire and Louis Pasteur on the higher denominations.
Evolution and legacy of the New Franc
During its four decades of circulation, the New Franc underwent several changes in design and composition. In 1988, the 10 franc bimetallic coin was introduced, a technological innovation that improved security against counterfeiting. Throughout its history, the New Franc remained a stable and respected currency on the international market. Its success in controlling inflation and promoting economic growth laid the foundation for France's subsequent transition to the euro. The New Franc period is considered an important epoch in French monetary history, marking the modernization of the country's economy and its integration into the European financial system.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable New French Franc (1960-2001) coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins list has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Old coins of France
To facilitate their classification, we have decided to organise the coins according to their historical period, you can consult the coins by historical numismatic categories of France.
Louis XIII 1610-1643 Louis XIV (Sun) 1643-1715 Louis XIV (Ecu) 1643-1715 Louis XVI 1774-1796 First Republic 1794-1803 French Empire 1803-1815 Kingdom of France 1815-1848 Second Republic 1848-1852 Napoleon III 1852-1870 Republic/former Franco 1870-1960 Vichy Government 1940-1944 New French Franc 1960-2001 Euro 1999-?Coin Catalog
Francia | 1 franc
Francia | 5 francs
Francia | 5 francs
Francia | 5 francos
Francia | 5 centimes
Francia | 1 centime
Francia | 10 centimes
Francia | 20 centimes
Francia | 1/2 franc
Francia | 1/2 franc
Francia | 10 francs
Francia | 5 centimes
Francia | 50 centimes
Francia | 50 centimes
Francia | 10 francs
Francia | 50 francs
Francia | 50 francs
Francia | 2 francs
Francia | 10 francs (100th Anniversary of the Death of Leon Gambetta)
Francia | 100 francs (Pantheon of Illustrious Men)
Francia | 10 francs (200th Anniversary of the Montgolfier Balloon)
Francia | 10 francs (200th Anniversary of the Birth of Stendhal)
Francia | 10 francs (200th Anniversary of the Birth of Francois Rude)
Francia | 100 francs (50th Anniversary of Marie Curie's Death)
Francia | 10 francs (100th Anniversary of the Death of Victor Hugo)
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