PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

From 1853 to 1860 was created the second version of the Napoleon III French 20 Franc which is very similar to the first, with two main differences.

The name of the ruler written on this obverse says 'NAPOLEON III' along with the title 'EMPEREUR.' On the previous issue, his full name is written as 'LOUIS-NAPOLEON BONAPARTE' with no title.

The main difference on the reverse is that the nation is referred to as 'EMPIRE FRANCAIS' instead of 'REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE'. This version is depicted above. The third Napoleon III design emerged in 1861.

Featuring a coat of arms and a wreath-wearing Napoleon III, this production ran until his ouster in 1870.
It contains 0.1867oz of gold.

VARIABLE YEARS / EFFIGIES

The years and/or effigies of these coins are sent randomly depending on our stocks.

As these are bullion coins and not collector coins, their years or effigies have no impact on their value or resale price.

Bareheaded or laureate head of Napoleon III with a ribbon that goes down over his shoulder.

The reverse design consists of an ornate shield with the value "20 FR" at the sides. Around the outside above the wreath is the inscription "EMPIRE FRANCAIS", and the date is below the shield. The mintmark "A" or "BB" appears to the left of the date.

BENEFITS

• Available in several effigies
• High liquidity on the market
• Historical interest
• Investment gold (tax advantages)
• Ultra popular

IMPORTANT

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