PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Bareheaded or laureate head of Napoleon III with a ribbon goes down over his shoulder.

The reverse design consists of an ornate shield with the value "10 FR" at the sides. Around the outside above the wreath is the inscription "EMPIRE FRANCAIS", and the date is below the shield.

The 10 Franc Napoléon coin shares the 20 Franc monetary standard: with an historic, homogeneous and transparent gauge It can be found in several vintages and types (Cérès, IIe/IIIe Républiques, Napoléon III), fuelling a deep market, with premium differentials depending on rarity and condition.

History of the 10 Francs Napoléon coin

In the XIXᵉ century, France consolidated a monetary system based on gold: the 10 franc module was part of this logic of stability and unification. Under the Second Empire, the first issues supplied the economy with metal "small denominations", widely used in daily payments. A variant known as "petit module" (≈ 17 mm) appeared in the early 1850s; it remained rare, as some of the strikes were recast during subsequent readjustments, which explains the persistent tension over certain vintages.

After 1870, the IIIᵉ République relaunched the 10 franc: the Ceres type was minted in particular in the years 1895-1899, prolonging the use of this face value as a practical and easily identifiable standard. During the Belle Époque, the need for additional gold and the search for a "safe" currency continued to support the circulation of this format.

The series came to a halt with the outbreak of the First World War, during the great monetary upheaval it provoked; in all, over 23.6 million of these coins were issued between the mid-19th and mid-19th centuries.were issued between the middle of the century and 1914, testifying to their lasting role in French economic life.

10 Francs Marianne Coq coin price trend (from 2005 to 2025)

Between 2005 and 2011, the rise in gold prices boosted the coin's value, especially as the premium became tighter during the financial crisis.tions (up to ~93% in October 2008), illustrating the impact of supply/demand on small French denominations. The consolidation of 2013-2015 compressed the premium, before a new upward cycle from 2019, driven by the appetite for safe-haven assets.

At the end of 2024-2025, the upward momentum of gold's breakout puts French coins back in the spotlight: the metal's rise, combined with occasional supply tensions, sustains transaction levels.

Why invest in 10 Francs Napoléon?

It's one of the most widely traded coins in France, so it's easy to resell. In addition, it remains an investment coin in the strict sense of the term: its value is backed by physical gold, a proven long-term safe-haven.

VARIABLE VINTAGES / EFFIGIES

Vintages and/or effigies of these coins are sent out randomly, depending on our stocks.

As these are investment 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.

BENEFITS

• Investment gold (tax advantages)
• Available in several effigies
• Rare in quantity
• High premium

IMPORTANT

DELIVERY RATES

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