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French Gold 20 Franc Rooster

French Gold 20 Franc Rooster
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Overview

The French Gold 20 Franc Rooster is one of Europe's most recognized historic gold coins, blending fractional gold bullion value with timeless French national iconography. Each coin delivers 0.1867 troy oz of.900 fine gold in a classic 21mm format struck during the Third Republic era (1899–1914). Year and mint vary — you receive a randomly selected date of the same design.
  • French Gold 20 Franc Rooster — 0.1867 troy oz of.900 fine gold per coin
  • Gross weight: 6.4516 grams | Diameter: 21mm
  • Obverse: Marianne in Phrygian cap by engraver Jules-Clément Chaplain; Reverse: Standing Gallic rooster with "LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ"
  • Year and mint vary — date and mint mark on coin received may differ from photos shown
  • Not IRA eligible (below.995 fine gold threshold)
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Product Highlights:
  • French Gold 20 Franc Rooster — contains 0.1867 troy oz (5.806 g) of.900 fine gold
  • Gross weight 6.4516 grams | Diameter 21mm | Latin Monetary Union standard specifications
  • Obverse: Right-facing bust of Marianne in Phrygian cap, legend "REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE"; design by engraver Jules-Clément Chaplain
  • Reverse: Standing Gallic rooster facing left; "LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ" and denomination "20 Fcs"
  • Randomly selected year from the Third Republic Rooster series (struck 1899–1914); date and mint on coin received will vary from photos
  • Not IRA eligible —.900 fineness falls below the.995 fine gold threshold for retirement accounts

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About the French Gold 20 Franc Rooster:
The French Gold 20 Franc Rooster — known in French as the "Coq Marianne" — is one of the most beloved and widely traded historic gold coins in the world. Struck during France's Third Republic from 1899 to 1914, these coins were produced to the Latin Monetary Union standard, making them directly comparable in gold content and module to Swiss, Belgian, and Italian 20 Franc gold pieces of the same era. Common dates in About Uncirculated condition like these are actively traded by bullion dealers worldwide, offering strong liquidity and instant recognizability at a fractional gold price point.

Design and Craftsmanship:
The coin's design is a masterwork of late 19th-century French engraving. The obverse features a right-facing portrait of Marianne — the personification of the French Republic — wearing a Phrygian cap adorned with oak leaves, created by celebrated engraver Jules-Clément Chaplain. The reverse presents the proud Gallic rooster, a longstanding symbol of French national identity representing vigilance and pride, surrounded by the Republic's motto "LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ." The lettered edge traditionally bears the patriotic phrase "DIEU PROTÈGE LA FRANCE." Together, these elements make the French Gold 20 Franc Rooster as visually compelling as it is historically significant.

A Classic Fractional Gold Investment:
At just 0.1867 troy oz of.900 fine gold per coin, the French Gold 20 Franc Rooster offers an accessible entry point into gold ownership without the higher absolute cost of a full-ounce coin. Because the series was produced in substantial quantities and is widely recognized by dealers across Europe and North America, liquidity is excellent. These coins typically trade at a modest premium over melt value, making them a practical choice for buyers who want historic European gold content in a compact, internationally recognized format. The coin you receive will be a randomly selected year from the Third Republic Rooster series — the gold content, weight, purity, diameter, and design are identical across all dates.

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