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The French 20 Franc Rooster is one of the most affordable, and
therefore popular, of all our classic European gold coins. Minted from
1901 until the outbreak of World War I in 1914, French Roosters are
genuine legal tender gold coins of France and guaranteed by the French
government. However, the original mintage of these coins was fairly
limited because of the melting of millions of gold 20 Francs during
the 1930s after private ownership of gold was outlawed in the
United States.
The front of the French 20 Franc Rooster features the head of the
Third Republic surrounded by the words REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE. The
reverse depicts a proud, fully plumed rooster along with the
denomination (20 Fcs), the date, and the words LIBERTE EGALITE
FRATERNITE. This phrase, which translates to Freedom, Equality,
Fraternity, was popularized during the French Revolution
against Louis XVI.
The French Rooster 20 Francs coins in our store are guaranteed to
cointain .1867 troy oz. Of pure gold, and they are in high quality, Uncirculated
mint condition.
French 20 Franc Uncirculated Gold Rooster Coins
(1901 - 1914)
Gold Content: 0.1867 oz Diameter: 21.0 mm
Thickness: 1.40 mm Fineness: 90%
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