France · 1803 – 1914
French 20 Franc Napoleon value
The classic European trade coin of the Latin Monetary Union, containing 5.806 g of fine gold. Still one of the most liquid gold coins in continental Europe.
Live melt value
| Currency | Gold spot / oz | Coin melt value |
|---|---|---|
| USD | 4,258.80 | 795.04 |
| EUR | 3,746.33 | 699.37 |
| GBP | 3,222.93 | 601.66 |
| JPY | — | — |
| CHF | — | — |
Coin specifications
- Gross weight
- 6.4516 g
- Fineness
- 900/1000 (90.00%)
- Fine metal content
- 5.806 g (0.1867 oz)
- Metal
- Gold
- Issuer
- France
- Minted
- 1803 – 1914
- Face value
- 20 francs
Other gold coins
Frequently Asked Questions
How much pure gold is in a French 20 Franc Napoleon?+
5.806 g — the coin weighs 6.4516 g gross at 900/1000 fineness, which is 0.1867 troy ounces.
How is the French 20 Franc Napoleon value calculated?+
We divide the coin's fine metal content by 31.1035 to get troy ounces, then multiply by the live gold spot price in your chosen currency. The result is the melt value, before any dealer premium.
Will a dealer pay the melt value?+
Buy-back offers usually sit slightly below melt for common coins and above melt for sought-after dates or grades. Use the melt value as your baseline when comparing offers.