France 20 Francs Napoleon Genius (1871-1940) Gold

France, Third Republic (1871-1940) 20 Francs Genius (year) The French 20 Francs Genius gold coin was minted as a historical investment coin at the end of the 19th century according to the standard of the Latin Monetary Union. It consists of 900 fine gold with an admixture of copper to increase hardness. What is exceptional about the Genius gold coin is its reputation as a good-luck charm. It is also referred to as the 20 Francs Angel or simply as the Gold Angel. Condition: vz (KM # 825) Obverse: RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE | in the centre the motif with the winged Genius before a stele; to the right the Gallic rooster; to the left of the Genius the bundle of rods (fasces) | below it the name of the artist Dupré Reverse: LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ * A * | in the middle 20 | FRANCS | [year] encircled by an oak wreath The extraordinarily high mintages of these historical coins mean that they are of interest not only to collectors but above all to the gold investor. The 20 Francs Genius gold coin is one of the so-called circulation gold coins, i.e. these coins were in the past in circulation as a means of payment. They were minted in such high numbers that today, provided they are in good condition, they serve as popular investment coins. The illustrations are representative of the coin type. We deliver years subject to availability. There is no entitlement to delivery of a particular year.