How much is a Napoleon coin worth?
Christopher Ramos
Updated on April 11, 2026
The Napoleon Coin is a term used in the field of Numismatics to indicate the French gold coin worth 20 Francs. The same type of coin was minted in several countries besides France. For example in Italy it is called “Marengo” and is worth 20 lire.
What currency did Napoleonic France use?
List of 20 franc French coin issues
| Date | Reverse legend | |
|---|---|---|
| Napoléon | 1807 to 1808 | République Française |
| Napoléon | 1809 to 1815 | Empire Français |
| Louis XVIII | 1814 to 1815 | Pièce de 20 Francs |
| Louis XVIII | 1816 to 1824 | Pièce de 20 Francs |
How many francs are in a Louis D or?
20 francs
The French kings therefore had gold coins struck and called after their name Louis, or louis d’or (“gold Louis”). After the Revolution, Napoleon continued the practice but called the coins “napoleons.” They had a value of 20 francs.
What does 10 Franc coin look like?
The bi-metallic coin of 10 French francs features a statue of a winged nude male that is on top of the July Column on the Place de la Bastille in Paris, known as the Spirit of Freedom. The figure clutches the torch of civilisation and broken chains, symbolising freedom.
What is a 1953 10 Franc worth?
Mintage, Worth:
| Year | Mark | Value, USD |
|---|---|---|
| 1953 | $ 0.23 | |
| 1953 | B | $ 0.27 |
| 1952 | $ 0.30 |
How much is a 20 Franc gold coin worth?
The 20 Franc coin weighs 6.45 grams and contains 5.8 grams of pure gold….20 French Francs – Best Value.
| QTY | Wire Transfer Price Per Unit |
|---|---|
| 20+ | $387.00 |
| 40+ | $385.60 |
| 100+ | $384.10 |
| 200+ | $383.70 |
Does France use euros or francs?
While the Euro is the official currency in France, it can also be used in 18 other countries within the European Union. Euros issued by the European Central Bank and replaced the french franc in 2002.
When did the French stop using Francs?
2002
| French franc | |
|---|---|
| Replaced by €, non cash | 1 January 1999 |
| Replaced by €, cash | 17 February 2002 |
| € = | 6.55957 F |
| This infobox shows the latest status before this currency was rendered obsolete. |
What are francs made of?
The decimal “franc” was established as the national currency by the National Convention of Revolutionary France in 1795 as a decimal unit (1 franc = 10 décimes = 100 centimes) of 4.5 g of fine silver.
