France, 1863/4: Official Intrinsic Exchange Rate

8?/ 1864: 1 Ozt. Palladium (Import: Semi-Mfg, .999) ~ Fr. 300.

Citation: Documents of the Assembly of the State of New York, Vol,9, New York State Legislature Assembly (1865), p.468.



Although locally pure platinum ingot had recently been produced with great economy by Sainte-Claire Deville and Debray for Fr 22.79, the official French almanach quoted a higher price.


1863: 1 Troy Ounce Platinum (refined, coined, @ silver Rouble exchange rate) = Fr 36.11  (USD$ )

Citation: Almanach impérial, 1864, p.1196