Sell a silver 5 francs Semeuse
The large silver 5 francs with the sowing Marianne, from 1959 to 1969. Twelve grams of 835 silver, and kept in many French piggy banks.
- Purity
- 835‰
- Country
- France
- Silver rate
- €1.75/g
What do we pay for a silver 5 francs Semeuse?
Based on the silver rate of this moment, €1.75 per gram of fine material. As of:
| Variant | Fine silver | Total weight | We pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 francs | 10.02 g | 12 g | €16.80 |
This price applies regardless of the year and the mint. With a rare year or exceptional condition the collector’s value can be higher than the material value – then we say so, even if that means you are better off not selling us the coin.
How we arrive at this amount
A coin is precious metal in a recognisable shape. What it fetches therefore depends almost entirely on the fine weight: the weight of pure silver it contains.
This coin is 835‰ pure. The rest of the alloy – usually copper – makes it harder and scratch-resistant, but has no value. That is why we calculate on the fine weight and not on what the scales say.
From 1970 the 5 francs became nickel, with exactly the same image. So the date is all that counts.
Not sure whether your coin is genuine? We check weight, diameter, thickness and – if in doubt – the density with X-ray analysis. Non-destructive: your coin stays intact.
Also have a look at today’s silver rate or all silver prices.
Silver until 1969
With the introduction of the new franc in 1959, France got a silver five-franc piece with the Semeuse. In 1970 the rising price of silver put an end to that and the coin became nickel, with exactly the same image. So the date is everything: 1969 or earlier is silver.
What we check
We weigh the coins and test the fineness. Nickel pieces are lighter and sound different; we take them out before weighing the silver.
Five francs Semeuse were ordinary money and are often worn. That costs a fraction of the weight, and we settle on what the coin weighs.
How to sell your silver 5 francs Semeuse
From walking in to being paid usually takes less than half an hour.
Do not polish it
With collector coins, cleaning can push the value down considerably. A natural patina belongs to them.
Bring it in
With or without an appointment, at one of our 45 locations. If the coin is in a holder, leave it in there.
We assess two values
The precious metal and what the coin itself does: year, mintage and condition. You get the higher of the two.
Paid out straight away
In cash or by bank transfer. Larger amounts reach your account within 24 hours.
Also of interest
- Silver rate todayThe current silver rate per gram and per kilo, updated every minute.View
- All silver pricesWhat we pay per carat or alloy.View
- All coins and barsThe complete list of purchase prices per piece.View
- Spot price, premium and spreadWhy you never get back the premium you paid on purchase.View
Questions about selling silver 5 francs Semeuse
Is my 5 francs Semeuse silver?
If the date lies between 1959 and 1969, yes. From 1970 the same coin is nickel.
How much silver does it contain?
Twelve grams of 835 silver: 10.02 grams of fine silver.
Do you also buy nickel pieces?
No, they contain no precious metal. You get them back after sorting.
Should I book an appointment for a large bag of coins?
It helps, as time for sorting is then set aside. Walking in is fine too.
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Sources
Where you can verify what you have just read.
- Koninklijke Nederlandse MuntThe mint that struck the Dutch coins and knows their fineness
- De Nederlandsche BankOn the guilder and exchanging old legal tender
- WaarborgHollandThe Dutch assay office that verifies fineness and strikes hallmarks
Have your silver 5 francs Semeuse valued?
Free and without obligation, at a location near you.