Buy French 20 Francs - Napoleon III with Value in Wreath Reverse.

These 20 Franc gold coins were minted between 1853 to 1860 in the reign of Napoleon III. These French gold coins are ideal for the investor looking to buy low premium gold bullion.

Contains 0.1867 troy ounce gold
VAT free
Struck in 0.900 gold fineness
Low premiums!

This investment product is Our Choice of Date.

Nepoleon III

These 20 Franc coins were minted during the reign of Emperor Napoleon III. These gold coins are the second type of 20 Franc which were issued after Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte had been elected Emperor of France. The coins are Our Choice of Date and will be chosen from available stock dated between 1853 - 1860.

Uncirculated Gold Coins

This is sold as a bullion coin at a low premium above the gold spot price, the finish is uncirculated - this is not the grade. If you are looking for a dated or a graded coin please contact our showroom on 01253 343081.

Edge

The edge is inscribed in raised lettering:

DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE.

Obverse

The obverse features a bare-headed portrait of Napoleon III with the inscription:

NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR

The engraver's name is in relief below the bust:

BARRE

Reverse

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. Mint mark A refers to the Paris mint and BB to the Strasbourg mint.

Key Information

Intrinsic Value	£623.20
Product ID	1570
Stock Status	Out of Stock

Product Spec

Metal	Gold
Gold Weight Troy Ounces	0.1867
Fineness/Carat	0.900 / 21.6
Date	1850 - 1865
Obverse Designer	Désiré-Albert Barre
Reverse Designer	Désiré-Albert Barre
Issuing Monarch	Napoleon III / Value in Wreath
Mint/Brand	Assorted
Country	France

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DHL
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UK and BFPO

Delivery Option	Est. Delivery Time*
Standard	3 working days
Fully Insured	1 working day

High-Value Deliveries

We also offer a dedicated service for high value orders. Quotes are available upon request. Our high-value logistics partners are:

Malca-Amit
Regency
Loomis
Brinks

* Estimated delivery time is the delivery timescale from the despatch date on your order. We are not responsible for delivery delays once it is with the courier.

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Precious metal investments are not regulated in the UK.
Investment values can fluctuate and may decrease as well as increase. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Pricing:
Prices are based on the current precious metal price and may change.
Payment and ID:
You may need to provide identification to make a purchase. You can find more information on payment and identification requirements.
Bullion Coins:
These may have minor scratches or edge knocks, but this does not affect their value. Any coin sold for a value less than a 180% intrinsic is considered a bullion coin.
VAT:
Investment gold products are VAT-free, while silver products include VAT.
Cancellations & Returns:
Once you place an order, you cannot cancel it. We do not currently accept returns, however. You may be able to sell your investment products back to Chards at the current buy back rate.

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1850-1865 Gold French 20 Franc Bullion Value in Wreath