The returns for the years 1825-29 give no separate figures for gold and for silver, but give only the total of the two together.

From 1865-1878— Franceminted625,466,380 francs. Belgiumminted350,497,720 francs. Italyminted359,059,820 francs. Switzerlandminted7,978,250 francs. 1,343,000,000 francs.

As far, that is, as relates to gold. So far as silver is concerned, it was practically abrogated by the clauses for the prohibition of silver coinage in 38 Geo. III. c. 59 (1798), and finally repealed by the Act of 56 Geo. III. c. 68 (1816). See postea.