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can you tell me about this coin and what it is worth? It is stamped with a 'B'

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Hi Laura,
This 5 francs is made of .835 purity silver and should weigh right around 15 grams for a genuine coin. The B stands for Bern, where the coins were minted. This type was made from 1931 to 1969, with a little over 2 million coins made in 1939.
Value depends on condition and ranges from around $10 for a well used coin up to $30-$40 for one in mint condition with luster.
Thanks for the question! =)

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