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20 Francs - Napoleon III

🇫🇷 France · 20 Francs - Napoleon III · 1793–1954
Regular
Weight6.45 g
Diameter21 mm
Mintage 11,362,847 Combined across issues: Anchor with ring Bee 4,046,294; Anchor with ring Trefoil cross 7,316,553; reported issues only — 1 further variety unpublished
EdgeLettered (DIEU ★ PROTEGE ★ LA ★ FRANCE)
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition90% Gold
DesignerDésiré-Albert Barre
ReferenceKM# 801, Fr# 585, Maz# 1450, Gad 1789# 1062
Collector's Key World IDCKW-FRA-7655

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1869 France 20 Francs - Napoleon III coins were minted?
11,362,847 were struck (Combined across issues: Anchor with ring Bee 4,046,294; Anchor with ring Trefoil cross 7,316,553; reported issues only — 1 further variety unpublished).
What is a 1869 France 20 Francs - Napoleon III made of?
0.900 Gold, weighing 6.45 g.
What is the melt value of a 1869 France 20 Francs - Napoleon III?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1869 France 20 Francs - Napoleon III a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.