France 5 and 10 Centimes 1898 to 1921

Nice coin! They sure knew how to design coins back then.

This pattern was used on both the 5 centimes and 10 centimes from 1898 to 1921. Most of these coins are low in value, but there are a few good ones. The listings below give catalog values. Use our Important Terminology page to correctly understand what 'catalog value' means -- it is an inflated value.

CINQ (5) CENTIMES BEFORE 1911:
worn: $2 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $4 US dollars
well preserved: $10
fully uncirculated: $40
5 centimes dated 1903 and 1905 catalog near $20 in average circulated condition
5 centimes dated 900 (missing the '1') were probably produced by a common minting error -- they command a good premium, as high as $50 in average circulated condition

CINQ (5) CENTIMES 1911 AND AFTER:
worn: less than $1 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $1
well preserved: $2
fully uncirculated: $12
5 centimes dated 1921 are rare and catalog at $300 in average circulated condition

DIX (10) CENTIMES BEFORE 1911:
worn: $1 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $2
well preserved: $5
fully uncirculated: $40
10 centimes dated 1905 catalog at $50 in average circulated condition

DIX (10) CENTIMES 1911 AND AFTER:
worn 1911: less than $1
average circulated: $1
well preserved: $8
fully uncirculated: $15
10 centimes dated 1921 catalog at $15 in average circulated condition

If you see a coin with 'gold or orange coloring' it has probably been cleaned or polished with some type of corrosive substance. If so, its value to collectors goes to zero. Copper coins always tend to look gold or orange in color after a harsh cleaning.

NEVER CLEAN A COIN. CLEANING RUINS VALUE.
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