Franc Coins
The Luxembourg franc was the official currency of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg from 1854 until 2002, when it was replaced by the euro. During this period, the Luxembourg franc was closely pegged to the Belgian franc, reflecting the close economic relationship between the two countries.
History of the Luxembourg Franc
The Luxembourg franc was introduced in 1854, replacing the Dutch guilder as the country's official currency. Initially, Luxembourg used Belgian and French coins along with its own issues. In 1922, a monetary union was established with Belgium, leading to a fixed parity between the Luxembourg franc and the Belgian franc. This union lasted until the introduction of the euro. Throughout its history, the Luxembourg franc experienced several issues of coins and banknotes, reflecting the economic and political evolution of the country. Luxembourg coins often featured the portrait of the reigning Grand Duke or Grand Duchess, as well as national symbols such as the red lion of Luxembourg.
Luxembourg Franc Coins
Luxembourg franc coins were minted in denominations ranging from 25 centimes to 100 francs. The lower value coins usually featured the national coat of arms, while the higher denomination coins featured portraits of Luxembourg monarchs. A distinctive feature of Luxembourgish coins was the inscription "Lëtzebuerg" in Luxembourgish, instead of the French name of the country. In the decades prior to the adoption of the euro, several commemorative series were issued celebrating historical events and important Luxembourg figures. These coins, along with the regular issues, are now highly prized collectors' items among numismatists, representing an important chapter in Europe's monetary history.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Franc coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins 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.
Ancient coins of Luxembourg
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 Luxembourg.
Franc Euro 2002-?Coin Catalog
2 1/2 centimes
5 centimes
5 centimes
10 centimes
10 centimes
5 centimes
10 centimes
5 centimes
5 centimes
10 centimes
5 ecu (35th anniversary of the European Investment Bank)
25 centimes
5 centimes
10 centimes
25 centimes
5 centimes
10 centimes
1 franc
2 francs
25 centimes
5 francs
5 centimes
10 centimes
25 centimes
25 centimes
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