The first silver coins were minted by the Monnaie de Paris (Paris Mint) in 864, under the reign of King Charles the Bald. The silver coins of France changed over time, reflecting the political and economic events of the country.
Some of the most famous silver coins are the franc, which was introduced in 1795 after the French Revolution, and the new franc, which was created in 1960 by President Charles de Gaulle.