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© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
20 Francs
| Gold (.900) | 6.45 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1898-1906 |
| Value | 20 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 6.45 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 25 June 1928 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#7022 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
The French motto: Liberté, égalité, fraternité (Liberty, equality, fraternity) surrounds a cock with a proud, puffed-up bust, walking to the left on a ground line decorated with grasses and flowers. The value of the 20 Fcs coin is also visible on the coin, with the number 20 on the left and the franc on the right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE·EGALITE·FRATERNITE·
20 Fcs
1905
Engraver: Jules-Clément Chaplain
Edge
Lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: *+ +* DIEU *+ | +* PROTEGE *+ |+* LA FRANCE |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Francs 1898-1906 coin from France is that it was minted during a time when France was transitioning from a gold standard to a silver standard. As a result, the coin was minted with a gold content of .900, which is relatively high compared to other coins minted during this time period. This makes it a unique and interesting piece for collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | 1500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1900 | 9443 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1901 | 2643350 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1902 | 2393707 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1903 | 4405175 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1904 | 7705674 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1905 | 9158132 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1906 | 14613010 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Francs 1898-1906 coin.
