How much gold is in a 20 franc coin?
The 20 franc coins are 21 mm in diameter (about the size of a U.S. five-cent piece or a Swiss 20 Rappen coin), weigh 6.45 grams (gross weight) and; at 90% pure, contain 0.1867 troy ounces (5.807 g) of pure gold.
Do francs still have value?
French Franc coins were replaced by Euro coins in 2002 when the Euro became France’s national currency. Since then, franc and centimes coins from France no longer have a monetary value.
How much is a 1950 20 francs coin worth?
Mintage, Worth:
| Year | Mark | Value, USD |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | B | $ 0.34 |
| 1950 | $ 0.36 | |
| 1950 | B | $ 0.68 |
How much is a Napoleon I 20 franc coin worth?
FRANCE, Napoléon I, 20 Francs, 1809, Paris Gold Coin $599.99 France 20 Francs Gold 1814A Louis XVIII XF45 PCGS $387.17 France 1811-A Napoleon Gold 20 Francs NGC MS-64 $1999.99 J85 France Napoleon I 1812-A GOLD 20 Francs Rive d’Or Collection NGC AU-50 $240.28.
Where was the 20 francs gold coin minted?
In 1830, 18,391 coins were minted with the mint of Paris, while very few were minted abroad. The latter can be recognized by the mint symbol above, namely H. In 1831, instead, the 20 francs gold coins were minted in 4 mints, namely Paris (A), Lille (W), Rouen (B), Nantes (T).
What was the inscription on the Napoleon coin?
The coin representing Napoleon the Emperor, on the other hand, had the profile of Bonaparte on the obverse facing to the left and the engraving Napoleon Empereur on the outline, under the neck the signature of the author “TIOLIER”. Regarding the verse on the outline bore the inscription “Republique Francaise”, the year AN 12.
Who was the king of France in 1830?
In July 1830, Charles X fled to England and France elected King Philip Louis I, Duke of Orleans. The country, besides being characterized by a strong and new capitalist and industrial vein, witnessed the spread of two new types of gold coins during the eighteen years of the reign of Louis-Philippe I.