Handy Resource
As a way of saying “Thanks” to you for being a part of the Maple Stars and Stripes community, I’ve created a free 3-page PDF download summarizing the content in today’s episode, Money in New France. Keep it with you on your smart phone or tablet; save it on your computer, or print it out. Whatever works best for you. 
This quick reference guide contains:
- “Cash” chronology
- English and French money comparison chart
- Abbreviations found in French-language documents
- French coins and values
- Sources
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I look forward to reading “Money in New France.” How much help will it be for France (old France!) in the mid-1700s? Trying to determine the worth of my ancestor’s inheritance was in 1737.
Thank you.
Claire-One French livre was approximately equal to one English pound. If you convert your French money to the English equivalent, you might be able to use this website: https://www.uwyo.edu/numimage/currency.htm.