French Marianne (Rooster) Gold Coin

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Buy the French Franc Marianne/Rooster Gold Coin

The 20 Franc Marianne/Roster gold coin is one of the most sought after European gold coins, and has been popular since the time it was first introduced by the French government in 1899.

The last French Franc gold coin was minted in 1914, and minting was stopped at the beginning of the first world war. The 20 Franc Marianne/Rooster gold coin is meant for investors and collectors alike. Let’s look at the features that makes the Rooster gold coin a prudent investment.

The Features of the 20-Franc Marianne/Roster Gold

• The French Rooster gold coin was minted from 1899 to 1914.
• Each coin contains 5.8 grams of pure gold.
• The Rooster coin is made of an alloy of gold and copper. Gold accounts for 90% of the coin’s weight while copper accounts for 10%. This gives the coin a finer level of 900/1000.
• The coin has a diameter of 21.2 mm and a thickness of 1.30 mm.
• The coin is reddish brown in color because of its copper content.
• The image of “Marianne”, the national symbol of France is inscribed in the front of the coin.
• The backside of the coin features the Gallic Rooster also known as “Le Coq Gaulois.”
• The specifications of the 20 French Francs Marianne/Rooster gold coin are:
  • Weight: 5.81grams
  • Purity: 900/1000
  • Country: France
  • Mint: Monnaie de Paris

Apart from the French Rooster, Monnaie de Paris also produces the Napoleon coin, a coin which is the same size as the Rooster.

The French Rooster gold coin is popular among European investors interested in buying gold coins.

Investors purchasing the coin benefit from a VAT-free Swiss storage or delivery.

The Benefits of Buying the French Franc Marianne Gold Coin

• Investing in gold coins protects you from inflation.
• The demand of gold is always high owing to the intrinsic value of gold. This means that you can sell your gold any time you need the money.
• You have the option of having the gold coins shipped to you physically. The ability to own the coins physically makes investing in gold coins a secure investment.
• Investing in gold coins protects you from inflation and currency devaluation. Other investment options don’t offer this type of security.
• Owning gold gives you full control over your assets. For instance, you can decide to buy or sell gold whenever you wish.

A Brief History of the French Rooster Coin

The minting of French gold coins started in France in 1803, and at that time all coins bore the image of Napoleon Bonaparte. The establishment of the LMU (Latin Monetary Union) in 1865 saw the 20 Francs gold coin become legal tender in Switzerland, Italy and Belgium.

Apart from the 20 Francs Marianne gold coin, many other variants of gold coins exist in France, and all of them show the images of French kings. The 20 Francs gold coins are also referred to as Napoleon.

The Marianne 20 Francs captures and expresses the culture and history of France, and this coin offers a great deal to collectors and investors.

French Rooster or Marianne gold coins are available for worldwide delivery or VAT-exempt storage in Switzerland. Coins are available individually or in wholesale lots of 100 coins.