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How much silver is in a 5 francs coin?
How much silver is in a 5 francs coin?
DigitalDynasty
Fri Dec 13 2024
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I'm curious about the composition of a 5 francs coin. Specifically, I want to know how much silver is contained in it. Can someone provide me with this information?
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Nicola
Sat Dec 14 2024
Initially, the coin had a silver purity of 90%, but it was reduced to 83.5% in 1931.
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Michele
Sat Dec 14 2024
As a result, the fine silver content of the coins from 1931 to 1967 was 12.5 grams, which was considerably less than the 22.5 grams in the coins minted between 1850 and 1921.
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SamuraiSoul
Sat Dec 14 2024
The weight of the 5 francs coin underwent a significant change in 1931.
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Valentina
Sat Dec 14 2024
It was reduced from 25 grams to 15 grams during this period.
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AzureWave
Sat Dec 14 2024
Additionally, the silver content of the coin was also debased.
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