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Using old stamps for postage in France

grandad-47 100% (1772x)
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In the past I think the French Post Office allowed the use of Franc denomination stamps for the payment of postage. Is this still the case and what is the current postal rate from France to the UK.
Thanks in anticipation.
- Created on Nov 14, 2021 at 5:45 AM (#1346443)
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joulie 100% (2715x)

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France
It is still the case
In France we may frank covers with stamps denominated in post-1960 francs and even pre-1960 francs ("anciens francs") with the exception of a few sets which have been demonetized
But we have to respect conversion rules : 1€ = 6.56 F = 656 AF
The rate for a priority letter from France to the UK (first weight class) is 1,50 € ,i.e. 10 francs or 1 000 anciens francs!
- Created on Nov 14, 2021 at 9:09 AM (#1346497)
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grandad-47 100% (1772x)
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Very many thanks Joulie.
- Created on Nov 14, 2021 at 9:33 AM (#1346515)
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dave43 100% (2454x)
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I think its mean of the British PO not allowing us to use pre 1971 old penny value stamps!
- Created on Nov 14, 2021 at 2:21 PM (#1346590)
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grandad-47 100% (1772x)
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I'm with you on that Dave!
- Created on Nov 14, 2021 at 2:35 PM (#1346596)
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