A French franc, in a manner of speaking, and English old penny still in the box? (8)

I believe the answer is:

unopened

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(Other definitions for unopened that I've seen before include "shut" , "Still sealed as post may be" , "barred" , "Remaining closed" , "Having held onto seal" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times.

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