Buy 1899-1906 French 20 Francs - Rooster Reverse - Selected Bullion Coins.

Issued between 1899-1906, the gold French 20 Franc coin with the Rooster reverse is a popular choice for investors looking for interesting coins to add to the portfolio.

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

This investment product is our choice of date.

Gold French Coins

Struck in 0.900 fineness, the 20 Franc coin contains 0.1867 troy ounce of gold. These selected bullion coins are sold at a low margin over the spot gold price.

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

French 20 Franc coins with the Rooster reverse, struck between 1899 to 1906 feature the edge lettering DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE. Coins struck from 1907 bear the edge lettering:

LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE.

Obverse

The obverse engraving was designed by Jules-Clément Chaplain. It displays the French national symbol, Marianne with the engraver's name set in relief J C CHAPLAIN. The coin features the inscription:

REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE.

Reverse

The reverse features an engraving of the unofficial French national symbol the rooster - the le coq gaulois - by Jules-Clément Chaplain. The coin bears the inscription:

LIBERTE·EGALITE·FRATERNITE· 20 Fcs.

Mint marks are either side of the date. The date will vary.

Key Information

Intrinsic Value	£583.95
Product ID	1571
Stock Status	In Stock

Product Spec

Metal	Gold
Gold Weight Troy Ounces	0.1867
Fineness/Carat	0.900 / 21.6
Date	1899 - 1906
Obverse Designer	Jules-Clément Chaplain
Reverse Designer	Jules-Clément Chaplain
Mint/Brand	Paris Mint
Country	France

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As a reputable bullion dealer, we focus on quality and excellent customer service over speedy delivery. We aim to despatch orders within 2 working days, however, during moments of volatility within the market, you may experience delays in despatch. You can find more delivery information, including our latest delivery times, on our delivery page.

Despatch may also be delayed if you have selected products with lead times or we require further documents to verify your identity.

Our chosen couriers:

Royal Mail
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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1899-1906 Gold French 20 Franc Bullion Rooster/Cockerel Coin