Are 1940's Francs rare? I have a RF 1949 5 Franc and a 1945 2 Franc coin?

Answer 1

The 2 French coins you have are not rare. They were minted in large numbers during and after the war. Here's the breakdown :

1) France 2 francs; aluminium; type 1941, 1944-1959.

1945, Paris Mint, no mint mark under date
Mintage: 16,636,000
Book value: Average circulated = $0.50 to $1, Nice circulated = $2.50, Uncirculated = $7
Note: Paris mint coins frequently found in dealer's mixed world coins bin for under $0.50 each in circulated conditions.

1945-B, Beaumont mint, B under date
Mintage: 1,726,000
Book value: Average circulated = $3 to $7, Nice circulated = $15, Uncirculated = $40

1945-C, Castelsarrasin mint, C under date
Mintage: 1,165,000
Book value: Average circulated = $5 to $10, Nice circulated = $25, Uncirculated = $65

2) France 5 francs; aluminium; type 1945-1952.

1949, Paris mint, no mint mark under wreath
Mintage: 203,252,000
Book value: Average circulated = $0.20 to $0.35, Nice circulated = $0.75, Uncirculated = $3
Note: Most common date; frequently found in dealer's bin for under $0.50 each in circulated conditions.

1949-B, Beaumont mint, B under wreath
mintage: 48,414,000
Book value: Average circulated = $0.50 to $1, Nice circulated = $2.50, Uncirculated = $8

Answer 2

There are 2 1949 5 Franc coins. The one with out the mint mark is KM# 888b.1 and catalogs for .20-$3 or so, according to it's grade. The one with the mint mark B is KM# 888b.2 and it catalogs from .50-$8 or so, as per it's grade.
The 1945 2 Franc coin has 3 varieties. One has no mint mark it is KM# 886a.1 it's value .50-$7 or so, depending on it's grade. The next one KM# 886a.2 has a B mint mark value $3-$40 depending on it's grade. The last one is KM# 886a.3 and has a C mint mark and lists for around $5-$65.00 depending on grade. Low price is usually a grade of fine high price is a mint state coin. These are book prices so expect to get at least 50% less from a world coin dealer.

Answer 3

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