PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

OBVERSE :

The obverse features the country's name in French  TUNISIE , the denomination 20 FRANCS, the date, and the mintmark A for the Paris mint all within a circle. The area outside the circle has arabesque scrolling.

REVERSE :

The reverse has the Toughra for Muhammed IV al-Hadi ibn Ali Bey (b1855-d1906) with Arabic legends for the country, the denomination and the date.

An investment coin in the "20 francs" format of the protectorate, Tunisian gold uses the well-known Latin Union standard: alloy 900 ‰, approx. 6.45 g for ~21 mm. Minted in Paris ("A" mark) and put into circulation under French administration, it offers a template legible by all professionals, with an easily verifiable fine gold weight.

 

History of the 20 Francs Tunisie coin

After the establishment of the protectorate (Treaty of Bardo, 1881), Tunisia adopted a coinage aligned with French standards. The 20 franc gold coin was introduced in the 1890s, based on the common Latin Union standard: same weights and titles as the French coin, to facilitate trade and interoperability within the European monetary area of the time.

The first issues date from 1891 - under the reign of Ali III Bey - and cover the vintages from 1891 to 1902, still in gold 900 ‰ and 6.45 g, with a diameter of around 21 mm. Circulation then continued with other series at the beginning of the XXᵉ century, until the end of the 1920s; the 1922-1928 vintages in the name of Muhammad VI testify to the format's continuity in a context of administrative and financial modernization .

Minting was carried out by the Monnaie de Paris, ensuring strict control of technical specifications. All in all, this "Tunisian" 20 franc illustrates the encounter between local roots (beylical power, North African economy integrated into Mediterranean flows) and a harmonized European monetary architecture. It is this dual heritage - French protection and UML standards - that explains its current readability for investors .

 

Price trend for 20 Tunisian francs over the last twenty years (2005 to 2025)

Over the past twenty years, the price has followed the same trajectory as that ofgold: a marked upward phase from 2005 to 2011, followed by a breather between 2013 and 2015, then a recovery from 2019 onwards, with peaks in 2020 and new records in 2024-2025 (in euros).

 

Why invest in 20 Francs Tunisie?

It's investment gold in a standardized format: weight, denomination and dimensions are perfectly known, so it's easy to appraise and resell. Its good metal/price ratio (≈ 6.45 g for a compact coin) means you can build up tangible savings without tying up excessive amounts with each purchase. Stocks come from period issues: supply is not infinite, which makes it a rare commodity in quantity compared to continuous modern minting. Finally, the popularity of the "20 francs" format in Europe makes this type of coin particularly easy to exchange .

 

VARIABLE VINTAGES / EFFIGIES

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

If you require a specific vintage or effigy, please specify it in the comments to your order. Please note that if we do not have the requested coin in stock, delivery times may be considerably extended.

 

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)
• Good ratio metal/price
• Rare in quantity
• High premium

IMPORTANT

Our posted buy-back prices are 100% guaranteed for all coins or bars under Godot et Fils seal. Please contact us if you have any questions on this subject.

DELIVERY RATES

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