The 20 Franc denomination is one of the most important denominations issued in the history of European currency. In many respects, the 20 Franc Gold Coin can be viewed as a precursor to the modern Euro. Issued by various countries, the 20 Franc Gold Coin had its own unique design depending on the issuing country. Now, 20 Francs Belgium Gold Coins are available to you for purchase online at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
- Coin arrives in a protective plastic flip!
- Belgian Francs struck between 1867 and 1882!
- Contains .1867 Troy oz of actual gold content.
- Issued a face value of 20 Francs by the Kingdom of Belgium.
- Obverse offers a portrait of King Leopold II.
- Reverse includes the Kingdom of Belgium’s coat of arms.
- Coins are in AU condition.
- We are not able to guarantee specific dates in advance; varying dates are possible.
The 20 Francs Belgium Gold Coin was first introduced in 1865 during the reign of King Leopold II of Belgium. The coin is denominated as 20 Francs, which was a standard currency used in Belgium and several other European countries during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Generally speaking, the 20 Francs Gold Coin served as an anchor for the Latin Monetary Union. The Latin Monetary Union was established on December 23, 1865, as an international treaty between several European countries, including France, Belgium, Switzerland, and Italy. Its primary goal was to standardize and stabilize the monetary systems among the member states.
Obverse visuals on these 20 Francs Belgium Gold Coins will feature a bust of King Leopold II of Belgium. The longest-reigning monarch in Belgian history, Leopold was the second monarch of the Kingdom of Belgium and the ruler in charge when the 20 Francs Belgium Gold Coin was first issued. Though two portraits of the king are available, the more common is the second-generation effigy depicting Leopold II as an older monarch with a long beard.
Reverse design elements on the 20 Francs Belgium Gold Coin include the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Belgium. This design features a left-facing rampant lion as its most prominent design element.
These 20 Francs Belgium Gold Coins are available in protective flips and arrive in About Uncirculated condition. Though not officially graded, an AU coin typically falls between 50 and 58 on the Sheldon Numeric Scale and comes with extremely light wear or only trace friction on the highest relief points. The coins may feature medium or even near-full mint luster.
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