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FRENCH REPUBLIC
Bust of Marianne long hair draped on the right, wearing the Phrygian cap decorated with an oak branch bearing fruits ; signed J.C. CHAPELAIN (designer's name).

LIBERTY.EQUALITY.FRATERNITY.
20 Francs Marianne Rooster gold coin is illustrated the Gallic Rooster, which is the graphic representation for the rich history and culture of France.

The 20 Francs or Coq Marianne is the French gold coin emblematic of the period when the Gold Franc shone in Europe. It was the first time under the Third Republic that an original design by Jules-Clément Chaplain was engraved on a French gold coin.

1. History of the 20 franc Marianne Coq coin

Created under the IIIᵉ République by the famous engraver Jules-Clément Chaplain, this coin was minted between 1898 and 1914, a period marked by strong republican symbols. On the edge, the inscription "Dieu protège la France" (until 1906) gives way, from 1907, to " Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité", reflecting the separation of Church and State.

After the Second World War, faced with a destabilized local gold market, the Banque de France decided to relaunch issues: the so-called "Pinay" refrappes (1951-1960). Although the old vintages (1907-1914) were used, they were often in near-new condition - 37 million were produced, offering an abundant supply in near-perfect condition. In total, an estimated 117 million of these coins have been minted, guaranteeing liquidity and solid recognition on the French market.

Find out more about the history of this coin from one of our numismatists:

20-YEAR PRICE TREND FOR THE 20 FRANCS MARIANNE COQ (2005 - SEPTEMBER 2025)

Between 2000 and 2005, the Marianne, like the 20 Francs Napoléon, remained virtually stable at around €50-51, with no significant increase over the period.The upward trend began in 2006, before the coin reached around €191.53 in May 2010 and peaked at ~€279.6 in September 2011, buoyed by the surge in gold prices.In September 2025, the 20 Francs Marianne Coq is currently trading at around €610, confirming a steady and sustained rise over twenty years.

WHY IS THE 20 FRANCS MARIANNE COQ A WISE INVESTMENT CHOICE?

The Marianne au coq gold coin embodies safe value: it offers both liquidity and instant recognition. Standardized (900‰ gold, weight ~6.45 g), it represents a tangible asset and is accessible to many investors.

VARIABLE VINTAGES / EFFIGIES

The 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.

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 20 FRANCS MARIANNE COQ 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)
• High liquidity on the market
• Still in good condition
• Ultra popular
• French Coin

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