French Gold 20 Franc Coins
Brief French History
We give a brief history of France, and of French gold coins on our French Gold Coins page.Napoleon I Bonaparte
For a more complete and up to date listing of gold coins of Napoleon, please see our Napoleon Bonaparte page.Technical Specifications
| Denomination | Diameter | Weight | Fineness | Gold Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
20 Francs
|
21 | 6.4516 | 0.900 | 0.1867 |
Different Types of 20 Francs We have listed the types below on their own pages.
- 20 Francs - Louis Napoleon Bonaparte 1852
- 20 Francs - Napoleon III - Laureate Head / Value in Wreath 1853 - 1860
- 20 Francs - Napoleon III - Laureate Head - Shield Reverse 1861 - 1870
- 20 Francs - Angel at Desk 1871 - 1898
- 20 Francs - Roosters 1899 - 1914
Bullion 20 Francs - Available Now
Price & Availability
Please contact us prior to ordering for current prices and availability.| Date | Description | Grade | Mintage | Availability | Price £ | Price $ |
| 1812-A | Napoleon Empereur Empire Francais | Fine | 3,072,000 | Sold | See Page | See Page |
| 1813-A | Napoleon Empereur Empire Francais | about VF | 2,798,000 | Sold | See Page | See Page |
| 1814-A | Louis XVIII | good VF | 2,684,000 | Yes | £290 | $390 |
| 1814-A | Louis XVIII | about VF | 2,684,000 | Yes | £270 | $365 |
| 1824-A | Louis XVIII | VF | 1,510,000 | No | £Ask | $Ask |
| 1827-A | Charles X | VF | 154,000 | No | £Ask | $Ask |
| 1831-A | Louis Philippe | good Fine / almost Fine | 2,162,000 | No | £Ask | $Ask |
| 1834-A | Louis Philippe | VF | 744,000 | Yes | £Ask | $Ask |
| 1841-A | Louis Philippe | Fine | 610,000 | Yes | £250 | $310 |
| 1848-A | Angel / Value in Wreath | VF | 1,543,000 | Ask | £Ask | $Ask |
| 1851-A | Value in Wreath | VF | 12,704,000 | Yes | £Ask | $Ask |
Types & Dates
This table shows a list of the different types of French 20 Francs, and their date ranges.| Denomination | Type | First Date | Last Date |
| 20 Francs | Bonaparte Premier Consul / Value in Wreath Latin Date |
XI (1802/3) | XI (1802/3) |
| 20 Francs | Bonaparte Premier Consul / Value in Wreath AN Arabic Numerals |
12 (1803/4) | 12 (1803/4) |
| 20 Francs | Napoleon Empereur / Value in Wreath AN (Arabic Numerals) |
12 (1803/4) | 14 (1805/6) |
| 20 Francs | Napoleon Empereur Bare Head / Value in Wreath | 1806 | 1807 |
| 20 Francs | Napoleon Empereur Laureate Head / Value in Wreath | 1807 | 1815 |
| 20 Francs | Louis XVIII Bust / Crowned Shield in Wreath | 1814 | 1815 |
| 20 Francs | Louis XVIII Head / New Crowned Shield in Wreath | 1816 | 1824 |
| 20 Francs | Charles X / Crowned Shield in Wreath | 1825 | 1830 |
| 20 Francs | Louis Philippe Bare Head / Value in Wreath | 1830 | 1831 |
| 20 Francs | Louis Philippe Laureate Head / Value in Wreath | 1832 | 1846 |
| 20 Francs | Angel / Value in Wreath | 1848 | 1849 |
| 20 Francs | Head of République / Value in Wreath | 1849 | 1851 |
| 20 Francs | Louis Napoleon Bonaparte / Value in Wreath | 1852 | 1852 |
| 20 Francs | Napoleon III / Value in Wreath | 1853 | 1860 |
| 20 Francs | Napoleon III / Shield | 1861 | 1870 |
| 20 Francs | Angel / Value in Wreath | 1871 | 1898 |
| 20 Francs | Ceres / Cockerel (Rooster)
Edge DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE |
1899 | 1906 |
| 20 Francs | Ceres / Cockerel (Rooster)
Edge LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE |
1906 | 1914 |
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Obverse of 1814 Gold 20 Francs
Reverse of 1814 Gold 20 Francs
Obverse of 1817 Gold 20 Francs
Reverse of 1817 Gold 20 Francs
Obverse of 1851 Gold 20 Francs
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Reverse of 1851 Gold 20 Francs
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