20 Francs Gold Coin Random

The 20 Francs gold coin became the standard gold coin trade between countries from the mid-19th century until around World War I. These coins are minted from 90% pure gold with a small amount of copper added to provide strength and durability for circulation. 

These vintage gold coins were issued by member countries, including France, Switzerland, Austria-Hungary, Belgium, Italy, Spain and others beginning in the mid-1800s.  

Today, these 20 franc gold coins are available as bullion coins for the intrinsic gold value. Regardless of the country, each coin is minted with .1867 troy ounces of gold as legal tender intended to be interchangeable between countries. 

Each coin is 21 mm, which is slightly smaller than the size of a US quarter, making them easy to store using standard coin tubes.

Some of these coins are also marked with the designation in the local currency, such as the Italian 20 lire and the Austrian 8 florin. All 20 francs gold coins are minted to the same specifications regardless of the country of minting.

20 Francs Gold Coin Specifications:

• Minted by various LMU member countries during the 1800s and early 1900s
• Face Value: 20 francs.
• Metal Content: .1867 ozt fine gold (5.81 grams).
• Purity: .900 (90% gold, 10% copper).
• Thickness: 1.3mm
• Diameter: 21.00mm
• Obverse: Designs vary by country and year, though most include a portrait of monarch, emperor, king or ruler.
• Reverse: Will show the year of minting, face value, possibly in dual currencies.
• Some may include restrikes.

When buying random 20 Francs gold coins you can expect to receive coins from an assortment countries. These may include Napoleons that will typically show signs of circulation, including some surface scratches, rub marks and wear on the outer surfaces. Many will also have much of their original patina as well.

Random selection may also includes collector favorites such as the Rooster and the Lucky Angel as well as restrikes from Switzerland like the Vreneli gold coins offering a glimpse into European economic and numismatic history. 

These coins also make a great addition to gold prepping since many of the designs are widely known and can easily be identified using a variety of reference books and coin guides. 

For investors, each 20 francs gold coin is a reliable unit of value in terms of its gold content and are often one of the cheapest options when shopping for fractional gold coins.

Given that they were minted under a standardized system, the specifications, including the purity and weight are well documented. With their connection to history, they also serve as collectible items and as tangible assets.

While these 20 francs gold coins are sold as bullion coins, they are also tangible link to the past. Some investors choose to protect individual coins with plastic or acrylic coin capsules. All 20 Francs Gold Coins are minted to the same specifications and fit into 21 mm coin capsules that are easy to buy from Amazon and eBay.

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