20 Francs Napoleon III. Gold Coin | 1861-1870 | France
Monnaie de Paris
Monnaie de Paris is France’s official mint, founded in 864.
It is one of the oldest continuously operating mints in the world.
In addition to circulation coins, it produces commemorative and collector coins.
It represents tradition, craftsmanship, and modern minting technology.
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The French Napoleon III shows emperor Napoleon obverse and the French emblem with the Eagle in the centre inverse. The coin was minted from 1861 until 1870 in high numbers with a purity of 900/1000 or 21.6 karat which leads back to the Latin Currency Union.
| Metal | Gold |
| Form | Gold Coin |
| Country of Origin | France |
| Manufacturer | Monnaie de Paris |
| Series | 20 Francs |
| Purity | 900/1000 |
| Fineweight | 5.81 gram |
| Gross Weight | 6.45 gram |
| Year of issue | Random |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Circulated |
| Face value | 20 French Francs |
| Thickness | 1.25 mm |
| Diameter | 21.00 mm |
| Packaging | Single in Pouch |