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  • Gold Coin Bundle French 20 Franc - 3 Coins 20673
  • Gold Coin Bundle French 20 Franc - 3 Coins 20673
Premium
6.49%
Intrinsic Value
£1,048.73
Estimated UK Delivery
£6.00
Stock status
Out Of Stock
Product ID
5873

Gold Coin Bundle French 20 Franc - 3 Coins

This three coin bundle is a great opportunity to buy historic French gold coins at bullion prices. Struck in 0.900 fineness, the set contains 0.5601 troy ounce of gold. This is our choice of date.

£1,116.79

(VAT Exempt)
Totals are approximate until metal prices are confirmed on the next LBMA fix.

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The coin bundle will contain coins from the following years:

Value in Wreath 1850 - 1865

Shield 1861 - 1870

Rooster 1907 - 1914

Please note that these are sold as bullion coins. The finish is uncirculated, this is not the grade. If you require a particular date or grade, please contact our showroom on 01253 343081.

 

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Obverse

Value in Wreath

The obverse features a bare-headed portrait of Napoleon III with the inscription NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR. The engraver's name BARRE is in relief below the bust.

Shield

This is the third type 20 Francs gold coin struck during the reign of Louis Napoleon Bonaparte III. The obverse bears a laureate portrait of the emperor designed by Désiré-Albert Barre, Chief Engraver at the Paris Mint. The coin bears the inscription NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR. The engraver's name BARRE is in relief below the head.

Rooster

The obverse was designed by Jules-Clément Chaplain. The laureate bust portrays France's national symbol, Marianne with the engraver's name set in relief J C CHAPLAIN. The coin features the inscription REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE.

Reverse

Value in Wreath

The reverse engraving features the value 20 FRANCS and the year date in three lines surrounded by a laurel wreath. Around the outside of the wreath is the inscription EMPIRE FRANCAIS. The mint mark A or BB appears below the wreath. 

Shield

The reverse design by Désiré-Albert Barre bears the crowned shield bearing the arms of the Second French Empire of Napoleon III featuring an eagle with the divided value 20 FR. The inscription EMPIRE FRANCAIS are above the shield with the date below. The mint mark A or BB appears to the left of the date which varies depending on the coin.

Rooster

The reverse bears an engraving of the unofficial French national symbol the le coq gaulois, rooster, by Jules-Clément Chaplain. The coin bears the inscription LIBERTE·EGALITE·FRATERNITE· with the denomination split 20 Fcs. Mint marks are either side of the date.

Specification

Coin Bundle
Total Actual Gold Weight 0.5601 troy ounce
Each Coin
Diameter 21mm
Weight 6.4516g
Alloy 21.6 carat gold
Fineness 0.900
Actual Gold Weight 0.1867 Troy oz
Mint Varies
Mintage  Varies depending on year
Finish Uncirculated
Terms & Delivery

Terms of Sale - Key Points

You can find more information on payment and identification requirements.

Bullion coins are provided as is and on occasion may have some minor scratches or edge knocks. These are not regarded as faulty or damaged goods as their precious metal content and value as a bullion coin is not affected. Any coin sold for a value less than a 180% intrinsic is considered a bullion coin.

Gold investment products are VAT free. Silver investment products are inclusive of VAT at the current rate unless otherwise stated.

All investment products are based on the live precious metal price. Prices will be fixed once the item has been added to the basket and recalculates just before checking out. 

If your product is not a graded coin and is considered a bullion item, it should be noted that these are bought and sold on low premiums over their precious metal content and not solely for aesthetic purposes; therefore, some products may have edge knocks and/or marks. These edge knocks and marks do not alter the specifications of the coins.

Please note that all investment products are exempt from the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 and therefore customers do not have the right to cancel their order once the order has been accepted. If customers no longer wish to go ahead with their investment purchase, there is an option to sell the products back to Chard (1964) Ltd instead. View our current buy back prices.

View our full Terms & Conditions.

Delivery Information

We aim to dispatch orders within 48 hours of receiving cleared funds. Our standard delivery methods are as follows.

Orders over £60 - Fully Insured Delivery.

  • Within the UK and BFPO - Next day fully insured and tracked. Delivery starts from £6. 

Orders under £60

  • Within the UK and BFPO - Royal Mail 2nd Class. Your order will normally arrive within 2-3 working days. Delivery starts from £3.50.

If you wish to have your order sent by an alternative method (e.g., Saturday Guaranteed) please contact +441253343081 for more information. Please note, we will not dispatch high value orders over a bank holiday weekend.

For international delivery, please check with your local customs office for more information on custom duty and taxes.

Full delivery information can be found by clicking here.

Postal Insurance

We offer fully insured delivery on all special delivery options. We do need to pass on the cost of this insurance as it soon adds up shipping high value gold and silver products. 

  • Orders under £1500 there is no additional fee.
  • Orders over £1500 we charge a fee in order to cover the increasing costs of insurance. For every £1500 we apply a £1 fee. 

If you require any assistance, please do not hesitate to call the showroom on +441253343081 and one of our team can discuss your purchase.