Question about 1918 French silver coinage

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by riff, Dec 27, 2019.

  1. riff

    riff I ain't got time to bleed

    Why are the 50 centimes and 2 franc coins made of .835 silver, but the 1 franc only .500? seems odd.
     
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  3. paddyman98

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    The French could do whatever they wish.. even determine the silver content in their coins! C'est la vie! :smuggrin:
     
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  4. Dave M

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    Where are you seeing the 1F listed as 0.500 silver? My catalog and Numista both list it as 0.835
     
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  5. riff

    riff I ain't got time to bleed

    You're right. I don't know why I wrote down .500.
     
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  6. Seattlite86

    Seattlite86 Outspoken Member

    C'est la vie ;)
     
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