France Currency Market Value
Current market statistics for French banknotes and currency based on 35,033 listings.
What you'll usually pay
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The highest value is found in PMG certified items, which see a 552% increase over the median. Conversely, circulated notes offer the lowest entry point with a -28% delta.
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Price by year
Why? Values vary by era, with 1940 notes at 20 and 1943 notes at 14.38.
Price by circulated/uncirculated
Why? Condition drives price, with Uncirculated notes at 40 compared to Circulated at 10.
Price by certification
Why? Professional grading adds significant premiums, peaking with PMG at 89.99 versus Uncertified at 11.23.
Price by type
Why? Specialized items like Bond Certificates command 35, while standard Banknotes average 12.25.
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Common questions
What is the price difference between new and used French currency?
New items have a median price of 27.59, while used items have a median of 5.
How much does PCGS Currency certification affect the value?
PCGS Currency listings have a median price of 75.5, representing a 447% delta.
What is the median price for a standard French banknote?
The median price for Banknotes is 12.25.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $3–$158, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 16, 2026.