France Gold 20 Francs French Rooster Coin (1899-1914)
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France Gold 20 Francs French Rooster Coin (1899-1914)
Historic French Gold • .1867 Troy oz AGW • .900 Fine Gold • Random Date 1899-1914
The France Gold 20 Francs French Rooster is one of the most recognizable historic European fractional gold coins. Struck by the Paris Mint, each coin contains approximately .1867 Troy oz of actual gold weight in a durable .900 fine gold alloy.
Produced with dates ranging from 1899 through 1914, the French Rooster combines government-issued gold with one of the most iconic designs in European coinage. Its compact fractional size makes it attractive to both precious metals investors and collectors of historic world gold.
Coin Highlights
- Contains approximately .1867 Troy oz of actual gold weight.
- Struck in .900 fine gold.
- Approximate gross coin weight of 6.4516 grams.
- Issued by the Paris Mint.
- Historic face value of 20 Francs.
- Random available date from the 1899 through 1914 series.
- Obverse features Marianne, the national personification of France, designed by J.C. Chaplain.
- Reverse features the famous Gallic Rooster together with the denomination and date.
- Approximately 21 mm in diameter and 1.4 mm thick.
- Delivered in protective packaging.
The French Rooster Design
The obverse features Marianne, a longstanding personification of the French Republic and the ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity. The portrait was designed by French sculptor and medalist J.C. Chaplain.
The reverse displays the Gallic Rooster, or le coq gaulois, one of the best-known unofficial symbols of France. The detailed rooster design is accompanied by the historic 20 Francs denomination and the coin date.
Historic Fractional Gold
French 20 Francs gold coins were produced to a standardized European monetary format, giving them a combination of recognizable gold content, government issuance, and historic significance. Their .1867 Troy oz actual gold weight provides a practical fractional alternative to modern one-ounce bullion coins.
For stackers and investors, the French Rooster offers a way to add fractional sovereign gold while also owning a piece of classic European monetary history.
Random Date Notice
MintBuilder will select the individual coin and date from available inventory when the order is fulfilled. A specific date or packaging style cannot be guaranteed. Product images are representative examples of the design.
Product Specifications
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Mint | Paris Mint |
| Series Dates | 1899-1914; random available date |
| Denomination | 20 Francs |
| Face Value | 20 Francs |
| Gold Purity | .900 fine gold |
| Actual Gold Weight | .1867 Troy oz, approximately 5.807 grams of pure gold |
| Gross Coin Weight | Approximately 6.4516 grams |
| Diameter | Approximately 21 mm |
| Thickness | Approximately 1.4 mm |
| Obverse | Portrait of Marianne, the national personification of France, designed by J.C. Chaplain |
| Reverse | Gallic Rooster with the 20 Francs denomination and date |
| Packaging | Protective packaging; packaging style may vary |
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