20 Franc Gold Coin Specs:: Gold Content: .1867 with a diameter of 21mm, thickness of 1.4mm and a gold finess of .900. In 1871, Switzerland, France, Belgium and Italy agreed to standardize the weight and face value of their gold coins so that they could trade on par value. They settled on the 20 franc gold coin, containing .1867 ounces of pure gold. Each country produced beautiful coins reflecting its own unique heritage and history. From the 1800s to the mid-1930s, gold 20 franc coins were the backbone of European commerce. In 1933, when the United States abandoned gold coinage as currency, the rest of the world quickly followed suit and mintage ceased. Today these 20 franc gold coins are not only pieces of history, they are works of art in their own right and fascinating reminders of a bygone golden era.
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