The price guide Le Franc bilingual french and english is now available !

In 2016, Le Franc, guide book of French coins is celebrating its 20th anniversary. It is currently a key reference work for all professionals and collectors of French modern coins. As the title indicates, it is dedicated to French coins from the French Revolution to the end of the Franc (1795-2001).

Le Franc is a comprehensive publication which has a typology and quotes guide as well as a research, analysis and study manual. This work is the fruit of 20 years of research, study and indexing by the CGB’s numismatists. Every monetary types is listed for six grades. Explanations and photos accompany each type.

Numismatics is now open to the entire world. The Internet revolution and the emergence of social networks has dramatically changed the situation. Hence this new edition (the 11th !)  is bilingual, in French and English.

All the types are full color photographs of superb quality for each type, along with all vital statistics (in both French and English) such as size, weight, purity, edge and total mintage for the type. Beneath that, are grading guidelines in six grades, again, in both French and English. Pricing information follows, in six grades, for each date and mint. Bold prices in red indicate values for coins shown in “The Ideal Collection”, an online collection maintained by CGB of the finest specimens of each issue they have identified to date.

CGB uses for a long time now the numeric Sheldon Grading System for French coins. After the standard listings for Copper, Silver and Gold issues, the book continues with the various Mint and Proof sets (Fleurs de Coins, Belle Épreuve et BU) issued by the Paris Mint from 1964 through the final issue in 2001.

Le Franc is not only just a price guide, it also contains a plethora of introductory and educational material including a brief history of French coinage, a complete review of the Privy Marks used by both the General Engravers and the Mint Directors, an illustrated glossary, tips and advice on collecting French coins and finally guidelines on how to take further steps in your quest for more numismatic knowledge.

Whether you’re a novice, an intermediate collector or even an advanced numismatist needing a quick and handy reference, you’ll find Le Franc excels in every aspect of a useful guide and fulfills its stated purpose admirably. As a true gateway to the world of French numismatics, so rich and diverse, it will help you to grade and quote your French coins as close as possible to the market rate.

Last but not least, the price of the new pocket edition of Le Franc is only 14,90 €. You can order the price guide Le Franc directly on our website www.cgb.fr :