Expert: Brad Swain - 12/20/2009

Question
QUESTION: 1916 french 10 centime? and a 1955 5 Frs? found amongst other odd ball coins. Is there anything here Brad?
Thanks,
Brad

ANSWER: Hi Brad, Collector value of a coin depends on denomination (face value), date, mint mark  number minted and condition of a coin, including amount of wear, any dents, scratches or cleaning as well as collector demand for it.
This bronze French 1906 10c may be worth about $5 with moderate wear to around $12 with light wear. There were 3 million minted that year in Paris.
The other aluminum 5 Francs is from one of the French colonies, named on the other side.
With more info I'll be glad to help further.
You might also try a library for a copy of the Standard Catalog of World Coins for pictures, values and lots more interesting info.
Brad

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QUESTION: Brad, The coin I have is mint year 1916. Your answer states another year (1906). As we both know the year can make a difference. Is your analysis for year 1916 or 1906?
Also please see reverse side of 1955 5Frs aluminum coin for further help.
Thanks,
Brad

Answer
Hi Brad, There were 41.5 million of the 1916 10c minted and it may be worth about .75 with moderate wear to around $1.75 with light wear.
The Reunion 5 Francs may be worth about $1 with light wear to around $3 with no wear (uncirculated). There were 3 million minted that year.
Brad