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10 Dollars "Eagle"
€1,950.30
10 Francs Napoleon
€416.59
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🏛️ A Symbol of French Grandeur
First minted under Napoleon Bonaparte in 1803, the 10-franc gold coin is much more than just a means of payment: it's a piece of French history, a symbol of monetary stability, and a timeless investment. Nicknamed "the Napoleon" (even for coins minted after his reign), it embodies France's imperial legacy, industrial revolution, and economic power.
With over 200 years of history, this coin is recognized worldwide for its purity, iconic design, and exceptional liquidity. Whether you're an investor, collector, or history enthusiast, the 10-franc gold coin is a sound investment.
🔍 Technical Specifications & Authenticity
- Metal: 900‰ Gold (90% pure gold, 10% copper) – Traditional alloy for optimal durability.
- Weight: 3.225 g (0.0955 troy ounces of pure gold).
- Diameter: 19 mm.
- Thickness: 0.6 mm.
- Face Value: 10 Francs – Legal tender in France until 2002 (transition to the euro).
- Mint: Paris Mint (and provincial mints under Napoleon III).
- Quality: Available in Very Fine (VF), Superb (SUP), Uncirculated (UF), or Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) depending on the year.
🎨 A Design Steeped in History
👑 Obverse: Portrait of Napoleon or Republican Symbols
This coin has featured several designs throughout history:
- 1803–1814: Napoleon I (Emperor)
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- Laureate portrait of Napoleon in left profile.
- Legend: "NAPOLEON EMPEROR" or "BONAPARTE FIRST CONSUL" (for the first issues).
- Engraver: Pierre-Joseph Tiolier.
- 1815: Napoleon during the Hundred Days
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- Same design, but rare (few coins were minted before Waterloo).
- 1848–1849: Second Republic
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- Allegory of the Republic (Phrygian cap) surrounded by "LIBERTY EQUALITY FRATERNITY".
- A revolutionary symbol, highly prized by collectors.
- 1852–1870: Napoleon III (Second Empire)
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- Portrait of Napoleon III with laurels.
- Inscription: "NAPOLEON III EMPEROR".
- Variants: With or without control holes (to prevent counterfeiting).
- 1871–1914: Third Republic ("Ceres" or "Genius")
- 1871–1898: Head of Ceres (Roman goddess of harvests), symbol of prosperity.
- 1899–1914: Genius writing the Constitution, a republican allegory.
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- Inscription: "FRENCH REPUBLIC".
- 1951–2000: "Gallic Rooster" (Marianne or Hercules)
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- Last mintings before the euro, with modern designs (e.g., Hercules in 1974–2000).
🛡️ Reverse: The Laurel Wreath and the Face Value
- Laurel wreath (symbol of victory and glory) framing:
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- The value "10 FRANCS".
- The year of issue.
- **The motto "LIBERTY EQUALITY FRATERNITY" (for the Republic) or "EMPEROR" (for the Napoleons).
- Different mints:
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- A (Paris), B (Rouen), K (Bordeaux), MA (Marseille), etc. (the letters indicate the mint).
💬 Conclusion: French Gold, an Eternal Value
The 10-franc gold Napoleon coin is much more than a coin: it is a piece of French history, a sound investment, and a prestigious object. Whether you wish to diversify your assets, collect an imperial symbol, or give an exceptional gift, this coin combines elegance, liquidity, and resilience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find here the main questions concerning Investment Gold.
The ounce of gold, also called “Troy Ounce” from Anglo-Saxon countries, used around the world for the quotation of precious metals such as gold or silver. One ounce is equivalent to 31.1034768 grams.
Example: In a gold bar there are 32.15 ounces
1 kg = 1,000 g or 1,000: 31.1034768= 32.15
An ounce of gold is always given in relation to 1 dollar or 1 Euro.
No, since September 1, 2010, all investment gold purchase or sale transactions must be settled by check or wire transfer.
YES, two taxation regimes are applicable.
1st regime: THE TMP (Tax on Precious Metals)
(Confers article 150 of the General Tax Code)
Individuals are subject to a flat-rate levy of 8% of the proceeds of the sale (whether there is capital gain or capital loss). This tax is made up of:
The TMP, Precious Metals Tax, the rate of which is 11.5%.
2nd regime: TPV (Taxes on Value Added Values)
(Refers to article 68 of the amending finance law for 2005)
Indeed, since January 1, 2012, sellers of so-called “investment” gold can choose to pay 36.2% on the capital gain with a discount of 5% per year from the 3rd year of holding
To do this, you must be able to prove the date and purchase value of your gold. In other words, when selling your gold, you will need to present a nominative invoice, dated, with the value of the property.
If you are purchasing investment gold, we accept certified checks as well as bank transfers, with no payment limits.
Yes, the condition of the coins is decisive. We sell on the stock exchange, on your behalf, only gold coins in good condition.
After expertise, the coins that we consider cleaned and polished or very damaged are purchased on a refusal basis, that is to say by weight.
To access French quotation prices (Fixing Paris) and place an order on the French market, you need a minimum number of coins.
All you need to do is present your gold coins in the morning before 11:30 a.m., under seal, specifying whether it is a so-called “at best” order (without a fixed price) or a “limit” order. i.e. the sale will only be made if the limit price is reached.
Yes, in this way we certify the quality and value of the coins sold in our GLOBAL CASH agencies.
In addition, we offer our seals, thus we ensure their resale by all approved organizations.
Yes, for this we must appraise them and if we consider the coins to be in “marketable” condition then we will seal them for you free of charge.