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The Louis d'or 20 Francs

It was during the reign of Louis XIII, in 1640, that the first Louis d'or coin was minted. The tradition continued during the reigns of Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI until 1792.

However, in common parlance, the term louis d'or is used to refer to all French 20 franc gold coins produced after this period. Today, the Louis d'or often refers to the 20 francs gold Napoleon coin.

Weight and dimensions of the Louis d'or

The Louis d'Or is a 20 franc coin whose weight and diameter have sometimes varied according to versions and sovereigns.

Today, the common name for the Louis d'or is the 20 franc Napoleon coin. It weighs 6.45g and measures 21mm in diameter and 1.3mm thick. This gold Louis is made up of 900 thousandths of gold, or 5.805g of pure gold.

What is the value of a Louis d'or ?

How much does a gold louis cost? How much is a gold louis worth?

The price of a gold louis changes daily. Naturally, it is very strongly correlated to the evolution of the price of gold. The more the latter increases in value, the more the value of the louis d'or increases as well.

Currently, a 20 franc Napoleon gold louis is trading at over €300. This is the price of the common gold louis. For rare and collectible coins, prices can reach several thousand euros, for these, go to our "Numismatics" category.

Why and how to buy gold Louis?

Gold is the ultimate safe haven. Being composed of 900 thousandths of gold, the gold louis coin is a wise investment on the long term. Very appreciated by collectors and recognized internationally, the gold louis is easily resold.

The value of the Louis d'or has increased steadily since the mid-2000s. Although it fluctuates over short periods, over the long term its trend is clearly upwards. Between 2014 and 2022, the price of a 20 franc gold Louis has risen by more than 108% (from €174 to €363).

Of course, make sure you buy real louis d'or. As such, it is better to go through specialised platforms rather than buying directly from a private individual. By going through our site you are guaranteed to buy real Louis d'or.

 

GOLD BULLION COINS FAQ :

 

WHAT IS AN EXCHANGEABLE GOLD COIN?

This is a standardized, liquid gold coin, generally minted after 1800, which is often exempt from VAT in France if it meets the purity and shape criteria defined by regulations.

 

HOW TO INVEST IN PHYSICAL GOLD?

You can buy or sell physical gold (coins or bars), which are considered exchangeable products. We invite you to consult our gold investment guide to help you define your investment strategy.

 

HOW CAN I SELL MY GOLD COIN ?

Simply send it to us by post. We'll send you a free Gold Kit, which explains how to return your investment gold coins to us. You can also fill in the "You're selling" box at the top right of this page, which will give you a real-time price estimate.

 

WHAT CAPITAL GAINS TAX APPLIES TO THE SALE OF INVESTMENT GOLD?

In France, two options are available:

- TMP (flat-rate capital gains tax): 11.5% of the sale price if no proof of sale is provided,

- TPV (taxe sur la plus-value): 36.2% applied to the actual capital gain, with an annual allowance of 5% from the 3rdᵉ year, and total exemption after 22 years of ownership.

 

WHAT IS THE PREMIUM ON A GOLD COIN?

The premium represents the extra cost above the value of pure gold, reflecting manufacturing and distribution costs and market demand. The rarer the condition or vintage, the higher the premium.

 

HOW CAN I STORE MY GOLD SAFELY?

We offer two storage solutions for your precious metals: Gardien'Or and Coffre-Fort Privé.

 

BENEFITS

• Investment gold (tax advantages)
• Exchangeable worldwide
• Ultra popular
• Historical interest
• Available in several effigies
• French Coin

IMPORTANT

Our posted buy-back prices are 100% guaranteed for all coins or bars under Godot et Fils seal. Please contact us if you have any questions on this subject.

DELIVERY RATES

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