50 French Francs

50 French Francs History

Though widely produced the age of these coins does attribute some collectability to them. The 50 Franc gold coins were introduced in 1855, weigh 16.129 grams, and are struck in the traditional European purity of 900 fineness. This 90% purity means each coin contains 14.51 grams of gold, making them valuable in metal alone.

50 French Francs Price

An important factor affecting the price of a 50 French Francs coin is the value of the gold it contains. The weight of a gold 50 Francs coin is 16.12g with a fineness of 900. This means that a gold 50 Francs coin has a pure gold content of 14.51g. The price of a 50 French Francs coin is directly linked to the global price of gold.

50 French Francs prices can vary thanks to the coin's history and numismatic appeal, with certain years or designs being particularly desirable with collectors. The price of a new gold 50 Francs coin will be based on today's gold price, with a small premium to cover the cost of manufacture and supply. Older or rare 50 French Francs coins can cost considerably more than the gold price.

Our website is constantly updated to display the price of 50 French Francs coins in real time. These 50 French Francs coins have a diameter of 29mm and are a great investment or collector's item.

50 French Francs Value

Investors often ask what is the value of a 50 French Francs? 50 French Francs coins have a face value of 50 francs. It is important to note that the face value has no bearing on the actual value of the coin. As mentioned, the 50 French Francs coins main value can usually be worked out based on the current gold price. It is this simplicity that makes gold bullion coins appealing. They are bought and sold based on their intrinsic metal value without having to worry about any numismatic value and more complicated selling process.

You can always find an intrinsic value for a gold 50 Francs thanks to the public spot price. The value of a 50 French Francs is therefore generally the same regardless of the year and is just based on the metal content. Some years of gold 50 Francs coins might command a further premium. A lower mintage, or special design could see their value increase beyond their metal content.

How Much are 50 French Francs Coins Worth?

If you are wondering how much are 50 French Francs coins worth, a simple rule of thumb is that a 50 French Francs has 14.51g of pure gold. If you see the gold price in grams/ounces you can therefore work out how much a 50 French Francs is worth quite quickly.