France 5 Francs Silver Semeuse Coin 1959-1969 Year: Any (1959-1969) Grade: Circulated Country: France Denomination: 5 Francs Gross Weight: 12 grams Metal Content: 10.02 grams (0.3222 troy oz) Purity: .835 Silver Diameter: 29 mm Issued from 1959 to 1969, the 5 Franc Semeuse coin have a mintage of more than 195 million pieces! The coin was part of the country's standard currency circulation and was issued in Silver until 1969, when the 5-franc coins were made in nickel from that date onward due to the surge in silver prices. The engraving is by Louis-Oscar Roty, usually known as O. Roty, and the title shows the words "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE." The Republic is represented by a sower wearing a Phrygian cap and dressed in antique style. A sunrise can be seen in the background, along with the artist's name. IMPORTANT NOTE: Years are randomly picked based on our stock at the moment of purchase. You may or may not receive a coin with the same year as presented in the reference image. We reserve the right to cancel any orders (including second offers) not paid within 24h of auction ending. Follow tracking of purchased items to avoid returns. We don't combine orders.