Sell a silver 50 francs Hercule
The big brother of the 10 francs Hercule: thirty grams of 900 silver, put into circulation as ordinary money from 1974 to 1980.
- Purity
- 900‰
- Country
- France
- Silver rate
- €1.75/g
What do we pay for a silver 50 francs Hercule?
Based on the silver rate of this moment, €1.75 per gram of fine material. As of:
| Variant | Fine silver | Total weight | We pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 francs | 27 g | 30 g | €45.28 |
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 900‰ 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.
At 30 grams the heaviest silver circulating coin France struck in the twentieth century. Issued from 1974 to 1980.
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.
Almost an ounce of silver
With 27 grams of fine silver a 50 francs Hercule comes close to a troy ounce. It was struck as money, but quickly vanished into piggy banks when the silver price rose sharply around 1980. That is why many examples have been kept in good condition.
What we check
Weight, diameter and fineness. Copies of a coin this size do circulate; they always deviate in weight or fineness and stand out at once in our measurement.
We settle on the actual fine silver at the day’s rate, in cash or by bank transfer within 24 hours.
How to sell your silver 50 francs Hercule
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 50 francs Hercule
How much silver is in a 50 francs Hercule?
Thirty grams of 900 silver, so 27 grams of fine silver.
Is a 50 francs from after 1980 silver too?
Not as an ordinary coin. France did later issue silver commemorative coins; we test those one by one.
Is a particular year worth more?
Some years were struck in smaller numbers. The valuer looks and tells you if it applies to your coin.
Do I need identification?
Yes, a valid passport, identity card or driving licence. That is a legal requirement when buying precious metal.
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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 50 francs Hercule valued?
Free and without obligation, at a location near you.