Gold Francs
Learn More About Gold Francs
Vintage 20 Francs Gold Coins have survived more than 150 years and continue to be an excellent store of value and wealth.
Each 20 Francs Coin is minted from 90% gold. Most often, secondary market random year 20 francs coins will have a lower premium compared with modern bullion issues.
The 20 Francs Gold Coin continues to be one of the most popular fractional gold coin amongst investors and stackers because of the underlying intrinsic gold value. These circulated gold coins are a very popular way to store wealth while taking up very little storage space.
The condition will vary, but most will show signs of circulation that include light surface scratches, bag marks and sometimes dirt and grime.
Vintage gold coins are one of the most popular gold bullion investments, especially for those buying fractional gold as a store of wealth.
Compare 20 Francs Gold Coins
In addition to the coins described below, variations from LMU member countries include the Belgian 20 Francs, Spanish 20 Peseta, Greek 20 drachma, Austria 8 florins, Hungarian 8 forint and the Italian 20 lira. All were minted to the same specifications.
Napoleon III 20 Francs Gold
- Minted from 1852-1870
There are two versions of the Napoleon III gold coin commonly found in the bullion market. One variation shows Napoleon wearing a Laureate wreath on his head, the second shows him without the Laureate. Both coins were minted in large numbers and widely circulated.
"Lucky Angel" 20 Francs Gold
- Minted from 1870-1898
The French Angel Gold Coin, minted from 1871 to 1898, is one of the most actively pursued by investors and collectors. Commonly referred to as the "Lucky Angel", originally designed by Augustin Dupre in the late 18th century, the design was resurrected in 1871.
Rooster 20 Francs Gold
- Minted from 1899-1914 with .1867 ozt of gold.
- Obverse: Bust of Marianna.
- Reverse: The Gallic Rooster, le coq gaulois.
- Fineness: .900.
The French Rooster gold coins were struck by the Paris mint from 1899 until 1914. The obverse contains a bust portrait of Marianne France, a female personification of the values represented by the French Republic: Liberty, Equality, Fraternity.
Swiss Helvetia 20 Francs Gold
- Minted from 1897-1930
- Fineness: .900
- Actual Gold Weight: .1867 troy ounce
The Swiss Helvetia 20 Francs is referred to informally as the 'Vreneli', which derived from 'Verena', that is Switzerland's equivalent to Lady Liberty.
Cheapest 20 Francs Gold Coin
Random Year 20 francs gold coins have a lower premium over spot price and will be cheaper than similar size modern bullion coins. Today's monetary worth of a 20 franc gold coin is primarily based on the intrinsic gold value.
Other Gold Francs Denominations
Other Gold Francs denominations were minted and circulated; including the 5 Francs, 10 Franc Gold Coin, 40 Franc Gold Coin and 100 Franc Gold Coin.
