Gold French Francs

Gold French Francs History

The French Franc is one of the most recognisable gold coins in Europe. First introduced in 1360, the coin was relatively insignificant until 1803, when the gold Franc coins were reintroduced by the Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. The coins on offer show portraits of Napoleon, Napoleon III (nephew of Napoleon), Louis XVIII, Louis-Philipple, Ceres (Roman Goddess of agriculture), Marianne (the national symbol of France), and the Guardian Angel (more commonly referred to as the Genius in France).

Gold French Francs Price

An important factor affecting the price of a gold French Francs coin is the value of the gold it contains. The weight of a gold French Francs coin is 6.45g with a fineness of 900. This means that a gold French Francs coin has a pure gold content of 5.806g. The price of a gold French Francs coin is directly linked to the global price of gold.

Gold French Francs prices can vary thanks to the coin's history and numismatic appeal, with certain years or designs being particularly desirable with collectors. The price of a new gold French Francs coin will be based on today's gold price, with a small premium to cover the cost of manufacture and supply. Older or rare gold French Francs coins can cost considerably more than the gold price.

Our website is constantly updated to display the price of gold French Francs coins in real time. These gold French Francs coins have a diameter of 21mm and are a great investment or collector's item.

Gold French Francs Value

Investors often ask what is the value of a gold French Francs? Gold French Francs coins have a face value of 20 francs. It is important to note that the face value has no bearing on the actual value of the coin. As mentioned, the gold French Francs coins main value can usually be worked out based on the current gold price. It is this simplicity that makes gold bullion coins appealing. They are bought and sold based on their intrinsic metal value without having to worry about any numismatic value and more complicated selling process.

You can always find an intrinsic value for a gold French Francs thanks to the public spot price. The value of a gold French Francs is therefore generally the same regardless of the year and is just based on the metal content. Some years of gold French Francs coins might command a further premium. A lower mintage, or special design could see their value increase beyond their metal content.

How Much are Gold French Francs Coins Worth?

If you are wondering how much are gold French Francs coins worth, a simple rule of thumb is that a gold French Francs has 5.806g of pure gold. If you see the gold price in grams/ounces you can therefore work out how much a gold French Francs is worth quite quickly.