PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The obverse of this coin depicts the right profile of Marianne, crowned with a branch of holm oak, resting on her Phrygian cap. All around the Marianne, we can clearly read ‘République Française’. Near her neck are the initials of her engraver: J.C.C. 

The reverse of this coin features the symbol of the French Republic: the cockerel walking to the left. Surrounding this animal is the motto of the French Republic: ‘Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité’, as well as the value of the coin (10 Francs).

History of the 10 Francs Marianne Coq coin:

Created by decree on July 20, 1899, the 10 franc "Marianne Coq" coin, little sister to the 20 Francs Marianne Coq, is part of the IIIᵉ République'It was part of the IIIᵉ République's desire to assert a stable republican identity after the political upheavals of the late XIXᵉ century. At the time, France was modernizing its institutions, public life was riven by the Dreyfus affair, and secularization culminated in the 1905 law: it was in this climate of civic affirmation that this small gold denomination, designed for savings and everyday circulation, was born.

Engraved by Jules-Clément Chaplain, it accompanied an economy still based on gold standards, and remains a familiar reference for savers, hence its popular classification as a "demi-napoléon". It was minted from 1899 to 1914, the last year before the currency disruptions brought about by the war. Unlike the 20 francs, this coin bears the motto "Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité" on the reverse.

The coin definitively lost its legal status on June 25, 1928, when France stabilized its currency around the "Poincaré franc". More than a century later, its history sums up one ambition: to offer, in a republican and secular France, an accessible, durable and instantly recognizable gold medium for household confidence.

Price trend of the 10 Franc Marianne Coq coin over the last twenty years (2005 to 2025)

Since 2005, this coin has followed the trend of gold in euros. After a rather quiet 2005-2008, the rise accelerated to a peak in 2011, driven by the debt crisis. This is followed by a consolidation phase (2012-2018), with highs and lows, despite sustained demand for physical gold.

From 2020 onwards, inflation, monetary policies and geopolitical tensions give the yellow metal a powerful boost. The result: new highs in 2023-2025, and an active retail market where spreads with the "price" (the premium) vary according to condition, vintage and availability. In practice, therefore, the 10-franc module moves in line with the underlying trend in gold, with intermediate breaths typical of the markets. For accurate tracking, rely on real-time quotations.

Why invest in 10 Franc Marianne Coq?

The standard of the 10 Francs Marianne Coq is well known. It is therefore easy to resell within an affordable budget. Thanks to its price, it can be used for fractional investment: the investor buys and sells one coin at a time.

VARIABLE VINTAGES / EFFIGIES

Vintages and/or effigies of these coins are sent out randomly according to our stocks.

As these are bullion coins and not collector's items, their years of issue or effigies have no impact on their value or resale price.

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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.

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